Xona Space
RF Electrical Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $130k–$180k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Burlingame, California
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Xona is seeking a skilled RF Electrical Engineer to own the design and implementation of their spacecraft's S-Band radio system, a critical component for satellite communication. This hands-on role involves end-to-end responsibility, from architecture and PCB design to testing and performance tuning. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure a robust and reliable system capable of operating in a harsh space environment.
What you'll do
- Design the satellite's S-Band radio (schematic, PCB, component selection)
- Perform radio link budget analysis
- Ensure EMI/EMC compliance and spaceflight reliability
- Conduct electrical and RF testing
- Debug and tune hardware performance
- Coordinate with antenna design engineers
What they're looking for
- RF/Electrical Engineering
- PCB Design (RF layout and routing)
- HFSS, ADS, or MATLAB
- EMI/EMC Standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461)
- Digital Interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
- Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators
- Spacecraft Systems
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with RF PCB design, specifically regarding layout and routing for high-frequency signals.
- Explain your approach to performing link budget analysis for a satellite communication system.