RF Communications Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

RF Communications Systems Engineer (Aerospace): Own and design RF communications subsystem architecture and analysis for hirify.global’s lunar lander projects with an accent on redundant communication paths, RF link budgets, and integration. Focus on defining system architecture, performing trade studies, vendor coordination, and verification testing across project phases.

Location: Based in Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid work environment)

Company

Lunar exploration company developing landers and missions for current and future projects.

What you will do

• Participate in requirements specification and define RF subsystem architecture for future missions, including equipment selection and trade studies.
• Perform RF subsystem analysis, including link budget analysis for space-to-ground, ground-to-space, and space-to-space links.
• Serve as technical point of contact for Japanese RF vendors and ensure compliance with Japanese radiofrequency regulations.
• Define and perform verification of subsystem performance to meet upper-level requirements.
• Support mission analysis, operations, integration, troubleshooting, and spacecraft-level testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (microwave/RF/electromagnetic related)
• 2+ years in RF path design for high-reliability applications, including equipment selection and RF link budget analysis
• Comfortable with electronics and RF testing equipment
• Experience in procurement and integration of RF communications components

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Aerospace/RF Engineering
• 5+ years’ spacecraft RF design experience
• Small spacecraft/lander development, launch vehicle integration experience
• Knowledge of space communication standards (CCSDS)
• Experience with operations, ranging, electrical ground support equipment, ground stations
• Proficient written and spoken Japanese

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment in Tokyo offices
• Testing activities performed in company offices