Zipline
RF Engineer - Avionics (All Levels)
$130K–$200K
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 3–10 years of experience in RF engineering roles.
- Education
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with focus on RF Comms and Design.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
About the job
Design and validate RF communication and navigation systems integrated into Zipline aircraft and ground systems, while providing technical leadership and sustaining deployed avionics.
What you'll do
- Set RF architecture and lead system-level design, including link budgets, interference analysis, and RF MAC layer.
- Design radios, amplifiers, filters, and antennas; develop tests and coordinate regulatory and industry certification.
- Integrate RF systems with aircraft and ground systems, coordinate cross-functional requirements, and sustain existing fleet avionics.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated skill building and leading an engineering team, with proven success.
- Deep design experience in at least one of RF system design and analysis, antenna design, or practical implementation of complex RF systems.
- Strong understanding of communication fundamentals, including linear systems, signal processing, and communication theory.
- Must be eligible to work in the US and able to work in person at the South San Francisco office.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with RF design tools such as ADS, CST, Microwave Office, MATLAB, or Simulink.
- Experience developing electronics for critical systems in automotive, aerospace, transportation, or medical devices.
Pay
$130,000 - $200,000 USD starting cash range (base salary)
Tools
802.11, cellular, ADS-B, GNSS, ADS, CST, Microwave Office, MATLAB
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