Radio Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Houston, United States. Generally office-based, with inside or outside work depending on the task.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial human spaceflight services, advanced spacesuits, and Axiom Station, a commercial space station for research and sustained human presence in orbit.

What you will do

• Design radio communication systems for commercial human spaceflight modules.
• Calculate RF link budgets, analyze system performance, and perform radio-frequency interference and compatibility assessments.
• Select and procure radio components and systems with external suppliers.
• Coordinate integration of communication components with spacecraft, avionics, ground hardware, and software.
• Design and lead functional, integration, and joint tests with NASA-owned interfacing hardware.
• Prepare operational plans and procedures, support spectrum coordination and licensing, and communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 7 years of experience in radio systems design and testing; space mission experience is preferred.
• Experience using spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and power supplies.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI, and related hardware.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends when required to meet critical project milestones.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating space radio systems.
• Experience supporting space missions.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on commercial human spaceflight and space infrastructure.
• Environment emphasizing leadership, innovation, teamwork, accountability, and extreme ownership.
• Collaborative work with cross-functional teams, suppliers, NASA centers, and federal agencies.
• Work may include extended periods of sitting or standing and occasional lifting of equipment up to 25 pounds.