CareerPlan

Electrical Engineering Manager - Software Defined Radio Hardware

San FranciscoFull-time$180k–$250k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead a team of electrical engineers to design and deliver custom Software Defined Radios for GEO space telecommunications satellites.

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (Hardware/RF)

Builds

Custom SDR hardware payloads for high-orbit satellites

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Mixed-Signal Hardware

Required skills

FPGA design, high-speed data converters, SerDes, PCB design, RTL development, mixed-signal system architecture, radiation effects analysis

Preferred skills

EVM testing, spur analysis, Ansys SIwave, Keysight ADS, Altium, digital communications theory

Responsibilities

Oversee cradle-to-grave hardware development (architecture, board design, testing, qualification), lead design workflows for complex PCBAs, architect ultra high-speed mixed signal systems, mentor engineering teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management