RF Design Engineer

Job overview

The RF Design Engineer role is onsite in Golden, CO. The posting lists an Engineer salary range of $95,000–$140,000 per year and a Senior Engineer range of $140,000–$170,000 per year; level and base salary are determined case by case. Rendezvous Robotics is developing electromagnetic self-assembling spacecraft components to enable larger, more capable spacecraft. The engineer owns the vehicle-to-vehicle wireless communications chain from architecture through qualification and flight. The work integrates radio, antenna, firmware, and mesh networking with flight software and avionics to support reliable spacecraft communications and docking operations.

What you'll do

• Own the vehicle-to-vehicle wireless chain, including radio module, antennas, feed network, driver, firmware, and mesh network
• develop space-to-space and space-to-ground link budgets
• develop, tune, measure, and qualify antennas
• bring up and calibrate radios and maintain driver, firmware, and board calibration data
• develop mesh networking and wired-network handoff
• characterize throughput, latency, and multi-peer behavior
• coordinate interfaces with flight software and avionics teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rf design engineer

golden co

rendezvous robotics

full-time

onsite

spacecraft communications

antenna development

rf link budget

embedded linux

mesh networking

vna measurements

$95k–$170k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, three weeks of paid vacation, and 10 or more paid holidays
• stock options may be available.

Why this role

Senior-level applicants require 5+ years of relevant experience. VNA measurement experience is required; anechoic chamber experience is a strong plus. The role requires an electrical engineering or related degree and RF or wireless experience.

About the employer

Rendezvous Robotics is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.