Senior RF Board Engineer
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Salary$125k – $210k
LocationPortland Metro Area, OR, Remote or Hybrid, Portland, United States
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentPayload
Company size51–200 people
PostedJul 22, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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5+ years of professional experience in RF circuit design and development
BS or higher in electrical engineering
Knowledge and/or experience with RF circuit design in the 7 GHz to 30 GHz range
Knowledge and/or experience with designing, manufacturing and testing analog devices such as amplifiers, filters, transmission lines, PCB structures and PCB to waveguide transitions
Knowledge and/or experience with a wide range of analog RF components including LNAs, SSPAs, local oscillators, mixers, filters, drivers, power divider / combiners, switches, and attenuators
Knowledge and/or experience with common RF design tools such as HFSS, Keysight ADS and best design practices for RF PCBs
Experience designing hardware for space environments, including radiation-tolerant design
Knowledge of antennas, satellite communications and link budget analysis
Due to U.S. export control regulations, this position is only open to U.S. persons
Skills
HFSS
Keysight ADS
About the role
Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as a founding member of our RF payload design team developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Connect the vision to the hardware, build it, test it and fly it.
About the company
AscendArc is a startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for action-oriented individuals who want to work in a hardware rich environment focused on rapid iteration. Our success will depend on your energy, commitment, skill, and creativity.
Responsibilities
Participate in the development of an RF printed circuit that forms the heart of a communications satellite payload, with a focus on amplifiers, filtering and PCB structures. Alongside a team of experienced engineers, collaborate with a nimble team, including design reviews, following best practices and procedures.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in RF circuit design and development
BS or higher in electrical engineering
Knowledge and/or experience with some of the following:
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RF circuit design in the 7 GHz to 30 GHz range
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Designing, manufacturing and testing analog devices such as amplifiers, filters, transmission lines, PCB structures and PCB to waveguide transitions
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A wide range of analog RF components including LNAs, SSPAs, local oscillators, mixers, filters, drivers, power divider / combiners, switches, and attenuators
•
Common RF design tools such as HFSS, Keysight ADS and best design practices for RF PCBs
Nice to Have
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Experience designing hardware for space environments, including radiation-tolerant design
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Knowledge of antennas, satellite communications and link budget analysis
Base Salary
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-210,000/year. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.
Legal Eligibility to Work
Due to U.S. export control regulations, this position is only open to “U.S. persons.” That means you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or have refugee/asylee status. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants on temporary work visas (such as H-1B, TN, O-1, etc.) for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AscendArc is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor or legally protected status.