Astranis
RF Integration Team Lead
$160K–$180K
San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 12, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment.
- Education
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status (qualifying protected individual) required.
About the job
Leads the team and production processes responsible for assembling, integrating, and testing satellite payloads and RF sub-assemblies for flight readiness.
What you'll do
- Hire, mentor, and lead RF test engineers; foster technical excellence, safety, and continuous learning.
- Oversee RF hardware test racks, test automation, and processes for test requirements, development, and validation.
- Coordinate with design, mechanical integration, and environmental test teams; manage budgets, schedules, and production milestones.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment.
- Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor engineering teams; strong Design-for-Test and hardware test-automation mindset.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or qualifying protected-individual status; able to work in-office 5 days a week.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with RF test equipment; proficiency in Python or C++ for automation and data analysis.
- Familiarity with aerospace integration and test flows, production team management, or DSP and digital communications.
Pay
$160,000 — $180,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, C++, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Meters, Signal Generators, TVAC, Vibration
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