Lead RF Engineer (GNSS)

Location: On-site in Burlingame, California, United States. Travel may be required for off-site testing events. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Salary: $170,000–$200,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops navigational intelligence and Pulsar, a Low Earth Orbit PNT satellite infrastructure designed to provide real-time, centimeter-level positioning accuracy.

What you will do

• Design, implement, test, and optimize RF systems for a next-generation GNSS system.
• Develop RF solutions spanning spacecraft payload electronics and ground monitoring systems.
• Tune RF amplifiers and circuits across L-band, S-band, and C-band frequencies.
• Set up and calibrate RF tests, analyze test data, and assess performance against design requirements.
• Lead project development schedules from concept through delivered product.
• Lead direct reports or small engineering teams and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of RF engineering experience.
• Understanding of electromagnetic principles, RF communications metrics, and GNSS systems.
• Experience with RF PCB and/or antenna design, passive or active RF subsystems, and RF amplifier and circuit tuning.
• Ability to interpret PCBA schematics and layout drawings; familiarity with Altium, Keysight ADS, or AWR Microwave Office.
• Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, RF test setups, and calibrations.
• Experience with space RF electronics, including phenomena such as multipaction, plus experience leading projects and small teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time engineering position with equity compensation.
• Fast-paced, cross-team collaborative environment.
• Work includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Commitment to diversity and an inclusive workplace.