RF Engineer

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit.

Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo:
Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a RF Engineer, reporting to the Director of RF Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. Responsibilities:
Own one or more RF products from development testing through mission service

Own subject matter expertise over the purpose and function of your RF components in the context of the overall RF system

Plan the design, manufacturing, testing, integration, and delivery to the vehicle and coordinate the schedule with interfacing teams and project management

Document and review your work output with peers through trade studies and design reviews

Manage relationships with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, thermal engineers, and avionics engineers

Manage vendors and clearly communicate requirements, deliverables, and schedule

Define test plans and procedures for acceptance and qualification testing

Define and document checkout tests to validate proper operation during and after integration at the vehicle level

Support mission operations as a subject matter expert on your components

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline

Familiarity with RF test equipment

Familiarity with digital RF communication theory, components, and fundamentals

Familiarity with programming

Product management experience

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

Expertise with detailed concepts in RF communication

Expertise with lab measurements for RF systems

Familiarity with RF antenna and propagation concepts

Familiarity with design for space environments

Experience using standard CAD/EDA tools

Additional Requirements:

Familiarity with design for space environments

Detailed familiarity with RF components

Pay Range: RF Engineer Level II: $120,540 - $171,108

Senior RF Engineer: $147,600 - $209,520

Pay Range:
California $120,540—$209,520 USDWe calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market…