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Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.\nHeadquartered inLong Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.\nVast is looking for a RF Engineer, reporting to theDirector of RF Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.\nThis will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. \nResponsibilities: \nOwn one or more RF products from development testing through mission service\nOwn subject matter expertise over the purpose and function of your RF components in the context of the overall RF system\nPlan the design, manufacturing, testing, integration, and delivery to the vehicle and coordinate the schedule with interfacing teams and project management\nDocument and review your work output with peers through trade studies and design reviews\nManage relationships with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, thermal engineers, and avionics engineers\nManage vendors and clearly communicate requirements, deliverables, and schedule\nDefine test plans and procedures for acceptance and qualification testing\nDefine and document checkout tests to validate proper operation during and after integration at the vehicle level\nSupport mission operations as a subject matter expert on your components\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline\nFamiliarity with RF test equipment\nFamiliarity with digital RF communication theory, components, and fundamentals\nFamiliarity with programming\nProduct management experience\nPreferred Skills & Experience:\nExpertise with detailed concepts in RF communication\nExpertise with lab measurements for RF systems\nFamiliarity with RF antenna and propagation concepts\nFamiliarity with design for space environments\nExperience using standard CAD/EDA tools\nAdditional Requirements:\nFamiliarity with design for space environments\nDetailed familiarity with RF components\nPay Range: \nRF Engineer Level II: $120,540 - $171,108\nSenior RF Engineer: $147,600 - $209,520\nPay Range: California\n$120,540—$209,520 USD\nWe calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\n\nBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. 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