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
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
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