Vast is looking for a
Senior RF Engineer, reporting to the
Director of RF Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This will be a
full-time,
exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities: - Own one or more RF products from development testing through mission service
- Own subject matter expertise over the purpose and function of your RF components in the context of the overall RF system
- Plan the design, manufacturing, testing, integration, and delivery to the vehicle and coordinate the schedule with interfacing teams and project management
- Document and review your work output with peers through trade studies and design reviews
- Manage relationships with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, thermal engineers, and avionics engineers
- Manage vendors and clearly communicate requirements, deliverables, and schedule
- Define test plans and procedures for acceptance and qualification testing
- Define and document checkout tests to validate proper operation during and after integration at the vehicle level
- Support mission operations as a subject matter expert on your components
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other 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
Preferred Skills & Experience:- Expertise with detailed concepts in RF communication
- Expertise with lab measurements for RF systems
- Familiarity with RF antenna and propagation concepts
- Familiarity with design for space environments
- Experience using standard CAD/EDA tools
Additional Requirements:- Familiarity with design for space environments
- Detailed familiarity with RF components
Pay Range: - RF Engineer Level II: $120,540 - $171,108
- Senior RF Engineer: $147,600 - $209,520
Pay Range: California
$120,540-$209,520 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
