RF Integration Team Lead

Join Astranis, a leading satellite technology company, as the Production RF Integration Team Lead. In this role, you will build and lead a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft payloads and RF sub-assemblies. You will oversee the development of RF test cells, design-for-test strategies, and cross-functional processes to ensure our communication satellites meet rigorous performance metrics before launch. This position requires a unique blend of deep technical RF knowledge, agile program management, and people-first leadership.

• Construire, encadrer et guider une équipe performante d'ingénieurs dédiée à l'assemblage, à l'intégration et aux tests des charges utiles des satellites.
• Superviser le développement des cellules de test RF, des stratégies de conception pour le test (DFT) et des processus interfonctionnels.
• Gérer les budgets, les horaires, les plans de travail et les exigences de performance pour garantir que les jalons de production sont atteints sans compromettre la qualité.
• Proven track record of building, managing, and mentoring engineering teams, with a knack for delegation and team building
• Demonstrated ability to build engineering and operational processes from scratch
• 5+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced hardware product development or production environment
• Exceptional ability to synthesize and summarize dense, highly technical RF and systems topics for both executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong Design-for-Test (DFT) and test automation mindset, specifically tailored to complex hardware
• Ability to work 5 days a week in office
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) is required
• 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