RF Engineer

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next‑generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end‑to‑end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.

We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is looking for talented RF Engineers with 2–6 years of experience. Title and compensation are commensurate with years of experience.

York RF Engineers work closely with our technology partners for detailed assessment of link budgets, coverage capabilities, and target satellite capabilities. The ideal candidate looks for opportunities to support satellite manufacturing at scale through detailed and automated analyses of RF performance that enable proliferation and reuse of RF systems.

As an RF engineer at York, you will experience the full RF system life cycle from proposal to on‑orbit commissioning, with a mixture of hands‑on hardware activities and desk analysis activities, directly contributing to making on‑orbit RF links.

• Shape how the organization implements RF space to ground links
• Act as an organization‑wide resource for low‑level RF physics & communications theory expertise.
• Ensure that core RF system products meet requirements and the mission.
• Perform analysis to define vendor requirements for RF hardware.
• Support company manufacturing‑at‑scale objectives by means of defining and enabling robust, cost‑effective RF systems.
• Verify and support radio waveform compatibility.
• Support of on‑orbit RF link anomaly resolution & commissioning activities
• Support vendor milestone reviews & non‑conformance disposition
• Support customer PDR, CDR, etc. milestone presentations.
• Improve fidelity of existing RF link analysis tools and implement new ones.
• Perform antenna co‑interference simulations using 3D EM software tools.
• Support AIT through non‑conformance disposition, as‑run review, and master test procedure/plan reviews.
• May require some travel to support testing and launch

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Wireless Communications related disciplines
• 2+ years of experience for RF Engineer II
• 6+ years of experience for RF Engineer Senior II
• Ability to do a point‑to‑point space to ground link budget.
• Basic understanding of analog (antenna, amplifiers, filters, etc.) and digital (SDR, modulation, coding) domains.
• Familiarity with common RF test equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.)
• Ability to script using Python and work with version control systems (Git)
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced team environment
• Must have, or a willingness to obtain, a DoD Security Clearance

Applicants meeting one or more of the below criteria are preferred.

• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance
• Industry experience in RF Systems design & analysis for spacecraft applications
• Familiarity with commonly used satellite modulation and coding standards, (CCSDS, DVB‑S2, etc.)
• Prior experience using HFSS for antenna co‑site interference problems

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.