RF Integration Team Lead

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits expanding humanitys 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 $1.2 billion from some of the worlds best investors including Andreessen Horowitz Baillie Gifford Blackrock Fidelity Franklin Templeton and Snowpoint and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs builds and operates its satellites out of its 153000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California USA.

Team Lead - RF Integration

As the Production RF Integration Team Lead you will build mentor and guide a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to the assembly integration and testing (AI&T) of Astranis spacecraft payloads and RF sub-assemblies. This role bridges the gap between RF design and flight-ready production. You will oversee the development of RF test cells design-for-test (DFT) strategies and cross-functional processes that ensure our communication satellites meet rigorous performance metrics before launch.

This role requires a unique blend of deep technical RF knowledge & intuition agile program management and people-first leadership.

• Hire develop and lead a world-class team of RF test engineers. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence safety and continuous learning.
• Oversee the design and implementation of hardware test racks leveraging both COTS equipment and custom PCBAs to measure complex RF signals apply flight-like loads and power units under test.
• Drive the development of Python-based automation software to interface with flight hardware RF test equipment (VNAs spectrum analyzers) and enterprise data systems for seamless data capture.
• Stand up and scale cross-functional business processes for RF test requirements capture test development and rigorous test validation.
• Partner closely with RF Design Mechanical Integration and Environmental Test teams to channel test insights back into design improvements
• Manage budgets schedules work plans and performance requirements to ensure production milestones are met without sacrificing quality

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of professional experience in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment
• Proven track record of building managing and mentoring engineering teams with a knack for delegation and team building
• Strong Design-for-Test (DFT) and test automation mindset specifically tailored to complex hardware
• Exceptional ability to synthesize and summarize dense highly technical RF and systems topics for both executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to build engineering and operational processes from scratch
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) is required
• Ability to work 5 days a week in office

• Direct experience with RF test and measurement equipment (Vector Network Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers Noise Figure Meters Signal Generators).
• Proficiency in Python or C for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with the space environment aerospace hardware integration and test flows (TVAC Vibration EMI/EMC).
• Experience managing a mixed team of both engineers and technicians in a production environment.
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and digital communication systems

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