Senior RF & Antenna Systems Engineer (SATCOM)

Location: On-site in Torrance, California, United States

Salary: $140,000–$226,000 per year, plus equity, discretionary performance bonuses, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops space infrastructure and a global network of phased-array ground stations for reliable, real-time satellite communications.

What you will do

• Define phased-array antenna and RF-system architectures for satellite communication ground stations.
• Translate mission, coverage, link-availability, waveform, throughput, and regulatory requirements into antenna, RF front-end, beamforming, calibration, pointing, and tracking specifications.
• Develop SATCOM link budgets and evaluate array, RF-lineup, beamforming, propagation, and communications-performance tradeoffs.
• Build Python, MATLAB, or similar models connecting array behavior, measured RF performance, propagation, and modem-level metrics.
• Plan and execute conducted, chamber, near-field, far-field, over-the-air, and end-to-end communication-link testing.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and support regulatory submissions, spectrum coordination, system acceptance, and operational deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with phased arrays, antenna systems, RF communication systems, or SATCOM terminals.
• Strong foundation in antenna theory, array processing, electromagnetics, RF system design, and microwave propagation.
• Experience with communication-link analysis, RF-lineup performance, digital communications, and metrics including EIRP, G/T, EVM, BER, throughput, and link margin.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for array, RF-system, propagation, or link analysis.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ku-, Ka-, or higher-frequency SATCOM phased-array terminals or ground stations.
• Experience with analog, hybrid, or digital beamforming, massive MIMO, multi-beam systems, or electronically steered arrays.
• Familiarity with SATCOM standards such as DVB-S2/S2X or CCSDS.
• Experience with array calibration, beam acquisition, tracking, satellite handover, SDR-integrated RF systems, or full-wave electromagnetic tools such as HFSS or CST.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on vertically integrated space communication systems deployed for satellite missions, connectivity, and disaster response.
• Equity and long-term incentives through company stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible time off, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for professional development.