RF Systems Engineer I/II (RF Communications)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. The role is based at the headquarters and is subject to U.S. space technology export regulations.

Base salary: $85,000–$126,000 USD per year, depending on level, knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops rockets, spacecraft, payloads, and spaceflight subsystems for commercial, civil, and national security missions.

What you will do

• Define and maintain RF system requirements and support product development decisions.
• Develop test plans and procedures for communication systems.
• Support the design and development of ground support equipment and production automation.
• Create product documentation, including interface control documents and user manuals.
• Review proposals and requirements, scope development activities, and support PDR, CDR, and TRR engineering reviews.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot anomalies, and coordinate system needs with internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF communications, or another engineering discipline.
• Fundamental RF knowledge, including link budget analysis and linearity.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of RF communications, navigation systems, and related components.
• Experience developing and delivering RF systems, including requirements assessment, engineering-model prototyping, and production of space-worthy products.
• RF Systems Engineer II candidates need 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet U.S. ITAR work-authorization requirements.

Nice to have

• Existing TS/SCI clearance.
• Space-grade system design experience.
• Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF communications systems.
• Cross-functional teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work additional hours or weekends when required.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and delivering complex space missions.
• Medical HMO, PPO, and company-sponsored HSA options, plus dental and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, paid holidays, parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, equity, and employee stock purchase program.
• Onsite gym, subsidized EV charging, food and drinks, and additional employee discounts.