RF Radar Engineer I (Radar)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; based at hirify.global's headquarters.

Salary: $88,000–$132,000 USD annual base pay in California.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, radar and RF systems, payloads, and other critical space subsystems.

What you will do

• Support architecture, prototyping, integration, testing, and flight development of space-based radar systems, including SAR applications.
• Perform radar link-budget analysis, performance modeling, simulations, orbital analysis, coverage calculations, and mission analysis using MATLAB, Python, or specialized tools.
• Support waveform, timing, PRF, and RF component design trades, including range/Doppler resolution, SNR, and imaging analysis.
• Develop test plans and procedures; participate in EIRP, sensitivity, imaging, calibration, RF component characterization, and data-processing activities.
• Prepare test reports, analysis summaries, ICDs, requirements reviews, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with RF, digital, systems, and spacecraft engineers while supporting technical reviews, troubleshooting, schedules, and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of radar systems, radar equations, and basic signal processing concepts.
• Academic or professional exposure to SAR systems, space-based radar, or remote sensing.
• Basic understanding of orbital mechanics, including LEO, MEO, GEO, ground tracks, and coverage concepts.
• Foundational awareness of spacecraft systems and payload interactions.
• Basic understanding of RF systems, including link budgets, amplifiers, and receiver architectures.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis and simulation tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Communication, teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, independent-working, and initiative-taking skills.
• Existing security clearance, internship or research experience in space-based radar or SAR, and experience with radar simulation tools such as STK or MATLAB Phased Array Toolbox.
• Coursework or projects in orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, astrodynamics, digital signal processing, or image processing.
• Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, phased-array antennas, or beamforming.
• Familiarity with RF design tools such as AWR, ADS, or CST; Git and software development practices.
• Knowledge of radar imaging modes, space-environment effects, launch environments, spacecraft qualification, and satellite systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, hardware-focused environment working on space missions, with teamwork, tight deadlines, and hands-on execution.
• Company stock, an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Onsite fitness centers where available, subsidized EV charging, gym and merchandise discounts, snacks, and beverages.
• The role may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.