← All roles

Principal RF Antenna Engineer, Top Secret Clearance

K2 Space· Product Engineering
Apply on company site
Los Angeles, CA$200k - $270kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior RF antenna engineering role focusing on test & measurement of RF/microwave electronics for space-based systems, with work across a multidisciplinary team and involvement in environmental testing, phased arrays, and integration into spacecraft.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna elements
  • Qualify radiofrequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum (TVAC)
  • Assist with design and validation testing for radiofrequency and microwave hardware from UHF through Ka band, including phased array 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
  • Deep experience with classified systems and their security requirements

Skills

Required:Antenna design and analysisRF testing and measurementEnvironmental testing

Benefits

  • 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.

About K2 Space

Build Bigger

Building the largest satellites in orbit. Ultra-powerful, scalable platforms engineered for LEO–cislunar missions. Explore the next-generation of satellites.

SatellitesSpacecraftLEOMEOGEOSatellite Power
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at K2 Space