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We’re building a flexible, high-performance platform that’s easy to deploy, monitor, and scale - enabling customers to bring advanced radio technologies to life faster than ever before.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior RF Systems Engineer focused on Ground Systems, you will own the end-to-end RF performance of AnySignal's ground terminal hardware across frequency bands used for commercial, civil, and defense communications systems. This role involves end-to-end ownership as well as nitty-gritty design. You're the person who figures out why the link isn't closing, what's eating the noise figure, and how to squeeze every dB out of the system. You'll define field-deployable terminals, drive component selection and BOMs, integrate modem hardware, and build the test procedures that make our systems reliable no matter where they're deployed. You'll work across a tight-knit team of electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to deliver ground hardware that performs across a range of bands and mission profiles.\nResponsibilities\nDefine top-level RF system requirements for ground terminals, setting specifications for antenna interfaces, frequency conversion chains, RF front ends, and signal processing\n\nOwn end-to-end terminal RF performance - G/T, noise temperature, EIRP, link margin, and noise figure - through characterization, cascade modeling, and link budget analysis across LEO, MEO, GEO, and defense mission scenarios\n\nDefine, select, and manage RF front-end component BOMs - LNAs, SSPAs, feeds, diplexers, cables, connectors, and waveguide hardware - from specification through procurement\n\nTroubleshoot RF system issues across the full receive and transmit chain, from antenna feed to modem, and drive integration and validation of modem hardware and waveform performance\n\nWork with antenna and mechanical teams to ensure pointing accuracy, feed alignment, and aperture performance meet system requirements\n\nPlan and execute RF system acceptance testing using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, noise figure analyzers, and power meters; write test procedures, characterization reports, and performance documentation\n\nSupport regulatory and compliance submissions including frequency coordination, band licensing, and emissions analysis\n\nRequired Skills\n5+ years designing and deploying RF systems or communication links, with direct hands-on experience\n\nStrong command of system-level RF metrics - G/T, noise temperature, EIRP, noise figure, link budget, and fade margin - and proficiency with RF bench instrumentation (VNA, spectrum analyzer, noise figure analyzer, power meter)\n\nExperience owning a component BOM - selecting and sourcing LNAs, SSPAs, filters, diplexers, and waveguide hardware from specification through procurement\n\nProficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for link budget modeling and RF system analysis\n\nField instinct - comfortable troubleshooting on a rooftop or remote site with limited resources\n\nDesired Skills\nPrior experience developing or commissioning ground terminals for space or defense programs\n\nExperience with parabolic dish systems including feed installation, polarization alignment, and antenna control systems\n\nWorking knowledge of DVB-S2 or other satellite waveforms and modem-level integration\n\nExperience with multi-band or frequency-agile systems including LO architecture, filtering, and band-specific propagation effects (rain fade, atmospheric absorption, scintillation)\n\nExperience in RF lineup design at microwave frequencies - gain staging, compression, intermodulation, and harmonic management\n\nFamiliarity with ground system EMI/EMC, phased array or electronically steered apertures, and ITAR-controlled environments\n\nIn order to comply with the space technology export rules of the U.S. Government, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a protected individual as specified by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or possess eligibility to secure the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For additional information on ITAR, please seek further details.\nEqual Opportunity & Accessibility\nAnySignal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at . 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