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Principal RF Antenna Engineer

K2 Space· Product Engineering
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Los Angeles, CA$200k - $270kPosted 10mo ago

About the role

RF antenna engineer responsible for design and validation of RF/microwave electronics for high-power satellites, collaborating across antenna, RF, FPGA, DSP, software, mechanical, and electrical teams to prototype and refine systems for space deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna systems
  • Qualify radio-frequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC)
  • Assist with design and validation testing for radio-frequency and microwave hardware from UHF through Ka band, including antennas, low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, high-speed converters, and other RF electronic components
  • Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft system

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer, electrical, aerospace engineering, or other relevant science, technology, or mathematics discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in microwave, RF, or antenna engineering
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.
  • Experience with anechoic chambers and antenna measurement assets such as near field scanners
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere

Skills

Required:Antenna design and analysisRF/microwave testingEnvironmental testing

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $270,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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