We’re hiring a Senior RF Engineer for a fast-growing aerospace startup developing next-generation satellite technology.
This is a hands-on role owning RF systems from architecture and design through PCB implementation, prototype bring-up, test, validation, and qualification.
You’ll work across RF communications and payload subsystems, including link budgets, noise and linearity analysis, RF/mixed-signal PCB design, and board/system-level testing.
Looking for experience with:
RF hardware design at microwave and/or mmWave frequencies
We're working with an advanced aerospace manufacturer seeking a Production Manager to lead avionics manufacturing operations supporting electronics production, PCBA assembly and manufacturing scale-up activities.
This is a leadership role focused on production execution, team development, process optimisation and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day avionics manufacturing operations
Manage production schedules, resources and manufacturing priorities
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Improve throughput, quality and production efficiency
Develop and mentor supervisors, technicians and manufacturing personnel
Partner with engineering and supply chain teams to support production goals
Support manufacturing scale-up and future production growth
Requirements
Experience leading electronics, avionics or advanced manufacturing teams
Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing and electronics assembly
Experience with SMT manufacturing environments
Background in lean manufacturing and process optimisation
Proven ability to improve production performance and scale operations
Ideal Backgrounds
Aerospace
Defense electronics
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS)
Consumer electronics
EV / Automotive manufacturing
Medical device manufacturing
Bonus Experience
SMT production equipment
IPC-610 / IPC-620
Electronics production scale-up
High-volume manufacturing environments
What We're Looking For
A manufacturing leader who understands how to build teams, improve production performance and scale electronics manufacturing operations without compromising quality or delivery.
We're supporting a rapidly growing aerospace organisation seeking an Environmental Test Manager to lead environmental test operations supporting development and production hardware.
This role is responsible for overseeing environmental test laboratories, driving operational excellence and scaling test capabilities to support aggressive production and development schedules.
Responsibilities
Lead environmental test operations across vibration, shock and thermal testing activities
Manage technicians, specialists and test schedules
Drive test readiness, asset utilisation and throughput improvements
Support qualification and acceptance testing programmes
Partner with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams
Develop processes, procedures and capacity planning strategies
Support future growth and expansion of test facilities
Requirements
Leadership experience within environmental testing, aerospace manufacturing or high-reliability hardware environments
Strong understanding of vibration, shock and thermal testing
Experience managing test operations, laboratories or technical teams
Background supporting qualification and acceptance testing
Strong organisational and cross-functional leadership skills
Ideal Backgrounds
Aerospace
Spacecraft
Satellite manufacturing
Defense hardware
Environmental test service providers
Flight hardware qualification environments
What We're Looking For
A hands-on leader who can balance technical understanding with operational execution while helping scale a growing environmental test organisation.
Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation communication systems for advanced airborne, space, and terrestrial platforms. This is a highly technical hands-on role focused on the full lifecycle development of complex digital and mixed-signal electronics for cutting-edge RF communication systems.
The successful candidate will take ownership of board-level and system-level hardware design activities from architecture and component selection through integration, testing, qualification, and production deployment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across multidisciplinary systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, analysis, integration, and test of advanced digital and mixed-signal electronics hardware.
Own complex board-level hardware designs including architecture definition, trade studies, and component selection.
Develop high-speed PCB designs including HDI stackups, signal integrity optimization, and power integrity considerations.
Support FPGA-based systems, ADC/DAC integration, telemetry subsystems, and high-speed digital interfaces.
Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root cause analysis, and design verification activities.
Conduct detailed design reviews and ensure engineering rigor throughout the development lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with RF, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
Support hardware qualification, environmental testing, and transition into production environments.
Contribute technical leadership across multi-module assemblies and complex hardware integration activities.
Participate in proposal and technical planning activities for future programmes and technology development efforts.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years of experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and hardware verification.
Strong expertise in digital and mixed-signal electronics design.
Experience with FPGA integration, high-speed interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry systems.
Advanced PCB layout experience including HDI design and high-speed routing techniques.
Experience using signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools such as SIwave, ADS SIPro, Hyperlynx, or equivalent.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and high-reliability hardware design practices.
Experience supporting products through qualification, manufacturing, and deployment.
Strong laboratory experience with hardware bring-up and verification testing.
Desirable Experience:
Aerospace, defense, phased array, satellite communications, or RF systems experience.
Familiarity with military or aerospace design standards.
Experience with RF test equipment and communication systems hardware.
Experience leading small engineering teams or technical work packages.
Electrical Engineering Manager – Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware Denver, CO
Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for their Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware to lead the development of advanced high-speed digital electronics supporting next-generation communication and computing systems for space and airborne platforms. This is a highly technical leadership opportunity focused on delivering scalable, production-ready digital hardware in a fast-paced and innovation-driven engineering environment.
The role will oversee engineering teams across multiple sites and product lines while driving technical execution, architecture consistency, and engineering process maturity. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, supporting the development of complex software-defined radio systems, phased array control electronics, and high-performance embedded computing platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead digital and mixed-signal hardware engineering activities across multiple aerospace and defense programmes.
Establish and improve engineering standards, workflows, and best practices for high-speed digital design and PCB development.
Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking an Engineering Manager – RF Hardware to lead the development and execution of advanced RF electronics across a broad portfolio of space and airborne communication systems. This is a highly technical leadership role responsible for driving engineering excellence, design consistency, and scalable hardware development in a fast-paced environment supporting next-generation communications platforms.
The successful candidate will lead RF hardware teams across multiple product lines and locations while remaining hands-on in critical design, review, integration, and debug activities. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality RF hardware is delivered on schedule and transitioned successfully into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead RF hardware engineering activities across multiple programmes and product lines.
Establish and improve RF hardware development processes, standards, and best practices.
Drive board-level and system-level RF hardware design activities.
Participate in schematic reviews, layout reviews, and system integration efforts.
Support RF debug, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations during development and production.
Ensure hardware designs meet design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) requirements.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
Lead hiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance management for RF engineering teams.
Support technical planning, staffing strategies, and programme execution activities.
Contribute to RF component strategy, supplier management, and long-term technology planning.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of RF hardware engineering experience with leadership or management exposure.
Strong experience with RF board-level and system-level hardware development.
Knowledge of RF architectures, signal integrity, and RF component selection.
Experience with RF simulation and analysis tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
Understanding of power electronics, digital electronics, firmware interactions, and mechanical integration.
Experience supporting hardware products from development through manufacturing transition.
Familiarity with PCB design tools, schematic capture, and engineering review processes.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced aerospace, defense, or high-reliability engineering environment.
Desirable experience:
Aerospace, satellite communications, defense, phased array, or high-frequency communications experience.
Experience scaling engineering teams in a rapidly growing organization.
Familiarity with production environments, supply chain collaboration, and hardware productization.
We are looking to add a Senior Electronics Engineer II to our Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of board-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a broad foundation in electrical design and test, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to peers and leadership. You will mentor junior engineers, perform thorough design reviews, and drive technical decision-making while leading focused efforts in fast-moving environments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
Significant experience designing electronics with rigor, in teams that value thorough analysis and testing. Aerospace design experience preferred but not required.
Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics, such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems.
Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design.
Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment.
Expertise in PCB layout, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing.
Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx.
Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and design reviews.
Depth in point-of-load power converter design for digital boards.
Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that guides hardware design and system design.
Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and design to mitigate these effects.
Understanding of Military and/or DO specifications.
Experience with design qualification.
Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects.
We are looking to add a Senior Electronics Engineer II to our Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of board-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a broad foundation in electrical design and test, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to peers and leadership. You will mentor junior engineers, perform thorough design reviews, and drive technical decision-making while leading focused efforts in fast-moving environments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
Significant experience designing electronics with rigor, in teams that value thorough analysis and testing. Aerospace design experience preferred but not required.
Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics, such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems.
Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design.
Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment.
Expertise in PCB layout, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing.
Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx.
Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and design reviews.
Depth in point-of-load power converter design for digital boards.
Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that guides hardware design and system design.
Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and design to mitigate these effects.
Understanding of Military and/or DO specifications.
Experience with design qualification.
Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite Systems Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $165,000 – $190,000 USD
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite systems. This role is ideal for a highly experienced hardware engineer with deep expertise in electronics design, digital system debugging, and power electronics who enjoys staying hands-on while helping guide technical direction across complex spacecraft programs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, flight-ready hardware while supporting junior engineers through technical mentorship, reviews, and collaborative problem-solving. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge spacecraft development in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with electrical engineering teams across hardware design, debugging, and system integration activities
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers through design reviews, troubleshooting support, and hands-on problem solving
Review schematics, support board bring-up activities, and debug complex hardware systems in laboratory environments
Debug and validate digital systems including logic-level circuits, microcontrollers, and embedded interfaces
Support power electronics development, including DC/DC converters, power distribution systems, and power integrity analysis
Troubleshoot and validate serial communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Define and maintain engineering standards, validation methodologies, and hardware test processes
Partner closely with software, systems, mechanical, and integration teams to deliver flight-ready spacecraft hardware
Support system integration, hardware validation, and issue resolution throughout development and test campaigns
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
8–12+ years of experience in hardware development and electrical system design
Strong hands-on experience debugging electronics, including digital systems and power electronics
Proficiency with PCB design and schematic tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent platforms
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols including I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Experience working with laboratory debug equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and work across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing spacecraft, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware systems
Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing
Knowledge of design-for-test (DFT), fault-tolerant systems, or radiation-tolerant electronics
Experience supporting hardware integration and system-level validation activities
An innovative aerospace technology company developing next-generation communication systems for space and airborne platforms is seeking a Quality Control Inspector (2nd Shift) to join its growing production team.
This organisation designs and manufactures high-performance satellite communication hardware and advanced electronic systems for mission-critical applications. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and highly collaborative, ideal for someone who thrives in technical manufacturing settings and takes pride in precision.
The Role
As a Quality Control Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring that electronic assemblies and components meet stringent quality and customer requirements. Working alongside engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams, you will help maintain the highest standards across inspection, documentation, and continuous improvement processes.
This is a second-shift position supporting production of advanced aerospace-grade communication systems.
Key Responsibilities
Execute quality control processes for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and final inspection activities
Inspect printed circuit boards and assemblies (PCB/PCBAs), EEE components, and cable assemblies
Perform inspections using calipers, thread gauges, height gauges, and Vision Measuring Machines (VMM)
Conduct microscopic visual inspection per IPC standards
Accurately document inspection results using ERP/PLM systems and electronic quality records
Support development and improvement of inspection methods, procedures, and quality plans
Assist with nonconformance investigations using root cause analysis and 8D methodology
Support MRB activities and disposition of non-conforming materials
Contribute to internal and external audit responses
Assist with data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain efficient daily workflow and turnaround times
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate degree in a technical field preferred)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in PCB/PCBA inspection
Experience working within AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification
Experience with microscopic visual inspection
Proficiency reading engineering drawings, CAD files, and detailed work instructions
Experience using ERP and PLM systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based production environment
Preferred Experience
Aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience
Experience working with electromechanical assemblies
Why Join?
Work on mission-critical aerospace hardware
Be part of a highly technical, cross-functional production team
Hands-on role with direct impact on flight-quality systems
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in a scaling organisation
If you're a quality professional who enjoys precision work, technical complexity, and contributing to high-performance hardware, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful
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