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$160,000 – $180,000
Listed on Astranis’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Lead a team of RF test engineers building and validating satellite communication payloads for Astranis, focusing on test automation, design-for-test strategies, and integration processes that bridge RF design and production. This role suits experienced hardware engineers who want to move into technical leadership while staying hands-on with complex RF systems and spacecraft integration.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 5+ years professional experience in fast-paced hardware product development or production
- Proven track record building and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong Design-for-Test and test automation mindset for complex hardware
- Ability to communicate dense RF and systems topics to executives and cross-functional teams
- Experience building engineering and operational processes from scratch
- US Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status
- 5 days per week in-office work
Nice to have
- Direct experience with RF test and measurement equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Meters, Signal Generators)
- Proficiency in Python or C++ for test automation and data analysis
- Familiarity with space environment, aerospace hardware integration, and test flows (TVAC, Vibration, EMI/EMC)
- Experience managing mixed teams of engineers and technicians in production
- Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and digital communication systems