RF Communication Engineer III – In Space Systems

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RF Communications Engineer responsible for end-to-end ownership of spacecraft communication systems. Developing and validating critical RF communications systems for reusable spacecraft operations.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Colorado, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,814 - $167,738 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and deploy mission-critical RF communications systems — from concept through checkout — enabling real-time telemetry, video, and data flows for reusable spacecraft operations
Own end-to-end system performance, including link budget, phase noise, coverage analyses, and requirements verification across all phases of flight
Design and execute RF test campaigns spanning bench, integrated systems, and field environments to validate hardware against specifications and ensure full interoperability
Drive procurement strategy from supplier vetting and selection through ongoing management, ensuring hardware meets rigorous mission requirements
Define and maintain system architecture, including sizing, requirements derivation, and performance parameters for next-generation communications solutions
Coordinate critical interfaces across space relay platforms, ground stations, and internal C&DH/payload subsystems to ensure seamless end-to-end connectivity
Own configuration control and documentation, maintaining detailed functional/logical diagrams, asset inventories, and procedures that keep fast-moving programs on track
Support hardware integration labs, vehicle testing, peer reviews, and sit on-console during Launch and Early Operations to see your work fly

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related technical subject area
At least 4+ years of experience in avionics and communication systems development and verification
Knowledge of communication systems for system design, radios, antennas, RF components, waveforms.
Experience performing electromagnetic (EM) simulations using tools like HFSS, CST, or TICRA to optimize antenna performance and coverage
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF communications systemslink budgetphase noisecoverage analysesrequirements verificationRF test campaignscommunication systems designelectromagnetic simulationsantennasRF components

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationgraphical communicationcollaborationadaptability