RF Engineer

Vast • Long Beach, CA

2d • $120,540 - $209,520 • Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking an RF Engineer to support development of systems for the design and build of human-rated space stations. The position reports to the Director of RF Engineering and is full-time, exempt, and located in Long Beach, California. The engineer will own one or more RF products from development testing through mission service, serve as a subject matter expert on the purpose and function of RF components within the overall RF system, and support mission operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or another relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment.
• Familiarity with digital RF communication theory, components, and fundamentals.
• Familiarity with programming.
• Product management experience.
• Familiarity with design for space environments.
• Detailed familiarity with RF components.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with detailed concepts in RF communication.
• Expertise with lab measurements for RF systems.
• Familiarity with RF antenna and propagation concepts.
• Experience using standard CAD/EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more RF products from development testing through mission service.
• Own subject matter expertise over the purpose and function of RF components in the context of the overall RF system.
• Plan the design, manufacturing, testing, integration, and delivery of products to the vehicle, coordinating schedules with interfacing teams and project management.
• Document and review work output with peers through trade studies and design reviews.
• Manage relationships with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, test, manufacturing, thermal, and avionics engineers.
• Manage vendors and clearly communicate requirements, deliverables, and schedules.
• Define test plans and procedures for acceptance and qualification testing.
• Define and document checkout tests to validate proper operation during and after vehicle-level integration.
• Support mission operations as a subject matter expert on assigned components.

Benefits

• Company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff, with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• ClassPass credits.
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level