Senior Electrical Engineer- SDR Hardware
Astranis · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Astranis's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $175,000 – $240,000
- Location
- San Francisco
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What they're asking for
- 5-10+ years of experienceExperience
- B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degreeEducation
- Experience with digital communications theory and measurementSkill
- Comfortable working with full RF signal chainSkill
- Experience with RF test equipment(VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator)Skill
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and developmentSkill
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratchSkill
- Experience with Altium or similar EDA toolsSkill
- Experience with PCB designSkill
- Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skillsSkill
- Experience using state of the art wideband programmable data convertersSkillPreferred
- Experience designing high speed clock treesSkillPreferred
- Experience designing systems for high reliability (Aerospace/defense or automotive)SkillPreferred
- Familiarity with radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion)SkillPreferred
- Experience with Python for measurement automation and data analysisSkillPreferred
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Job description
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. Senior Electrical Engineer - SDR Hardware Design As a software defined radio Hardware Engineer at Astranis you will be responsible for the design, qualification, and test of our custom software defined radios. We're looking for professionals who are confident in designing state of the art high speed hardware. If you think of signals in volts, bits, and dB's, this is the role for you! You will work closely with the RTL, Comms, and RF design teams to help design the best possible radio systems for our payload and TTC systems. Role • Work with state of the art FPGAs • Design and test high speed digital SERDES interface • Characterize and optimize wide bandwidth data converter performance • Identify devices that satisfy performance requirements • Design and layout highspeed digital PCBs • Test and validate full radio signal chain • Work cross-functionally to Integrate systems into different spacecrafts Requirements • 5-10+ years of experience • B.S. or M.S. in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree • Experience with digital communications theory and measurement • Comfortable working with full RF signal chain • Experience with RF test equipment(VNA, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator) • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch • Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools • Experience with PCB design • Strong analog/mixed-signal circuit design skills Bonus • Experience using state of the art wideband programmable data converters • Experience designing high speed clock trees • Experience designing systems for high reliability (Aerospace/defense or automotive) • Familiarity with radio nonidealities (HD, IMD, IQ imbalance, gain ripple, group delay distortion) • Experience with Python for measurement automation and data analysis What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary $175,000-$240,000 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger. SMS Terms of Service 1. When you opt in to receive SMS messages from Astranis Space Technologies Corp., we may send you messages related to your job application, including updates, interview coordination, and other recruiting communications. 2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying with any of the following industry standard keywords: a. STOP b. STOPALL c. OPTOUT d. CANCEL e. END f. QUIT g. 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