Logos Space · 1 week ago
Director, RF Payload Hardware
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLogos Space is a Low Earth Orbit satellite system focused on providing high-performance satellite-based connectivity services. The Director, RF Payload Hardware will lead the RF hardware design for satellite payloads, overseeing the development, integration, and testing of RF systems and collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance.
Business Information SystemsCloud ComputingEnterpriseSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Building a sizable interdisciplinary team that spans from development, integration, and at-scale manufacturing of RF hardware systems
Managing RF Hardware operations, including cost, schedule, and performance
RF Payload Hardware Architecture & Design: Lead the architectural design and detailed RF hardware engineering for satellite communication payloads, including frequency converters, amplifiers (SSPAs/LNAs), filters, switches, and interconnects. Specific attention to the manufacturing and production scaling of hardware systems and subsystems
Ground Terminal RF Hardware Design: Oversee the RF hardware design aspects of the corresponding ground terminals, ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal performance with the satellite payload
Antenna System Integration: Define, with associated team members requirements for, and manage the integration of, both High Gain Antennas (HGAs) and Low Gain Antennas (LGAs) on both the satellite and ground terminal segments. Work closely with antenna design specialists
Spread Spectrum Waveform Implementation: Ensure the RF hardware design effectively supports the transmission and reception of highly spread spectrum waveforms (e.g., Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum - DSSS, Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum - FHSS, Chirp Spread Spectrum - CSS), considering factors like linearity, phase noise, bandwidth, and dynamic range
RF Performance Analysis: Cognizant of detailed RF link budget analysis, cascade analysis (Noise Figure, Gain, Intercept Point), interference analysis, and evaluate modulation/demodulation performance
Component Selection & Specification: Lead, with associated team members and with the signal and baseband signal processing teams, the selection, specification, and qualification of RF components and subsystems from vendors
Integration & Test Leadership: Develop and oversee RF test facilities, plans and procedures for payload and terminal integration. Lead RF testing activities at the unit, subsystem, and system levels. Analyze test data and resolve anomalies
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface effectively with systems engineering, digital hardware, software, mechanical, thermal, and integration & test teams
Facilitate Accurate and Complete Documentation: Lead the generation and maintenance of documentation of internal and external processes and technical comprehensive design documentation, specifications, test reports, and review materials
Mentorship & Guidance: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to both subsystem leads and junior RF hardware engineers
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and direction to a team of engineers. Lead design reviews and technical deep dives
Manage technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF/Microwave or a closely related technical field
Significant professional experience with team building as well as team and function planning
Significant professional experience with operation management including developing and adapting cost and schedule under dynamic conditions
10+ years of experience in RF/microwave circuit and system design for satellite communications, radar, or similar aerospace applications
Demonstrated experience leading the design and development of complex RF payloads or communication systems
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of RF/microwave components (amplifiers, mixers, filters, oscillators, etc.) and system parameters (NF, IP3, P1dB, phase noise, spurious)
Experience with antenna systems, including both high-gain (e.g., parabolic reflectors, phased arrays) and low-gain (e.g., patch, omnidirectional) antennas
Proven experience working with spread spectrum communication techniques and understanding their impact on RF hardware design
Experience developing and executing RF test plans and procedures
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex RF issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly
Experience with full product life cycle
Experience working with contract manufacturers for high scale production
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Preferred
Experience with space hardware development processes, including radiation effects and space qualification
Experience with RF-related environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration)
Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCC, ITU) for satellite communications
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing technical projects
Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers for space hardware
Company
Logos Space
Logos Space is a new satellite communications company focused on providing resilient connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
US Innovative Technology Fund
2025-06-12Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
Milo Medin
CEO & Founder
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