RF Systems Engineer

E-Space • Saratoga, CA

109d • $120,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

E-Space is hiring an RF Systems Engineer to develop end-to-end capabilities for next-generation satellite-based radar on low Earth orbit (LEO) platforms. The role spans waveform design, onboard processing, classification, and calibration, working across RF hardware, phased arrays, and digital signal processing to turn radar echoes into decision-ready products. The position is based in the Saratoga office and is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering.
• 6+ years of RF/microwave system engineering experience.
• Experience with RF budgets, phased arrays, receivers/transmitters, converters, calibration, and laboratory measurements.
• Proficiency with RF simulation and test tools.
• Ability to translate system performance into component and interface requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the security-clearance requirement; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level or higher and any program-specific access required. Continued employment depends on obtaining and maintaining required clearance and access.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must already hold work authorization for the role's location; E-Space cannot provide employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• UHF radar and high-dynamic-range direct-sampling experience.
• EMI/EMC, interference mitigation, spectrum certification, or environmental qualification experience.
• Experience with large channel-count systems.
• Direct experience in LEO satellite component development, design, and in-orbit activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF requirements and budgets for gain, noise, dynamic range, linearity, phase, timing, spurious response, and interference.
• Model and analyze antenna-to-digitizer and transmit/receive signal-chain performance.
• Define calibration, monitoring, built-in test, and fault-isolation approaches.
• Coordinate with array hardware, FPGA, embedded, signal processing, mechanical, power, thermal, and test teams.
• Support component selection, supplier reviews, lab characterization, design reviews, and anomaly resolution.

Benefits

• Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Health and wellness care options.
• Optional legal services (US only).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Competitive salaries.

What This Job Offers

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