RF/Communication Systems Team Lead (Aerospace)

TL;DR

RF/Communication Systems Team Lead (Aerospace): Leading a team of RF, communications systems, and DSP engineers to design and validate next-generation communication systems for geo-synchronous spacecraft with an accent on link budgets, architectural trade studies, and hardware-in-the-loop debugging. Focus on driving the growth of the engineering team and overseeing the end-to-end development of satellite communication payloads.

Location: San Francisco, USA. US Citizenship or Green Card required.

Salary: $175,000 - $235,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

What you will do

• Manage and develop a diverse team of RF, communications systems, and DSP engineers.
• Define spacecraft communication payload requirements and architectures in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee the design, modeling, and implementation of satellite communication systems, including link budgets and architectural trade studies.
• Lead R&D efforts for new radio features, advanced technologies, and custom components.
• Support production and mission operations teams on the build, test, and in-flight use of communication hardware.
• Drive organization growth through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience with fast-paced product design cycles.
• 5+ years of experience in RF system architecture or communication hardware design from concept through production.
• Proven ability to build and manage engineering teams and communicate technical concepts across disciplines.
• Strong fundamentals in signals and systems, digital communications, and hardware impairment modeling.
• US Citizenship or Green Card is mandatory.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with satellite radio systems (ground/space segments) and waveforms like DVB-S2/x or DVB-RCS2.
• Experience with multi-rate signal processing, DSSS modem design, or fixed-point implementation.
• Knowledge of beamforming, null-steering, and phased array architectures.
• Proficiency with Python-based test automation, Git, and GNU Radio.
• Existing security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including significant equity via incentive stock options.
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free on-site catered meals.