Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Team Lead - RF Integration
Responsibilities:
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This role requires a unique blend of deep technical RF knowledge & intuition, agile program management, and people-first leadership.
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Hire, develop, and lead a world-class team of RF test engineers. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
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Oversee the design and implementation of hardware test racks, leveraging both COTS equipment and custom PCBAs to measure complex RF signals, apply flight-like loads, and power units under test.
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Drive the development of Python-based automation software to interface with flight hardware, RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers), and enterprise data systems for seamless data capture.
Requirements:
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Partner closely with RF Design, Mechanical Integration, and Environmental Test teams to channel test insights back into design improvements
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B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment
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Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring engineering teams, with a knack for delegation and team building
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Strong Design-for-Test (DFT) and test automation mindset, specifically tailored to complex hardware
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Exceptional ability to synthesize and summarize dense, highly technical RF and systems topics for both executive leadership and cross-functional teams
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Demonstrated ability to build engineering and operational processes from scratch
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US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) is required
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Ability to work 5 days a week in office
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Direct experience with RF test and measurement equipment (Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Meters, Signal Generators).
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Proficiency in Python or C++ for test automation and data analysis.
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Familiarity with the space environment, aerospace hardware integration, and test flows (TVAC, Vibration, EMI/EMC).