RF System Operations Engineer II Verified today
About the Team
The Avionics team designs and delivers all electrical systems for Terran R, including flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety, and telemetry. You'll work on modular, flexible systems critical to successful launch and beyond.
About the Role
You will build out and commission RF ground systems in support of Terran R launch campaigns. Your responsibilities include:
- Operate telemetry receivers and ground station equipment during launches, flight tests, and ground operations
- Integrate and troubleshoot complex RF hardware systems including antennas, receivers, amplifiers, filters, and RF distribution networks
- Monitor and validate signal quality metrics during launch operations including signal strength, bit error rates, and link performance
- Develop and execute operational procedures, readiness checklists, and troubleshooting guides for ground RF systems
- Travel to ground station sites and launch locations to support deployments and operations (25-50% travel expected)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience with RF systems, ground station operations, and/or telemetry systems
- Hands-on experience with commercial telemetry receivers and ground station equipment
- Understanding of RF fundamentals including link budgets, distortion, and signal quality metrics
- Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and network analyzers
- Ability to troubleshoot complex RF hardware systems under time pressure during critical operations
Nice to Have
- Previous launch operations or mission control experience
- Familiarity with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms
- Experience with telemetry standards such as IRIG-106
- Scripting ability with Python or MATLAB for data analysis and operational automation
Compensation
Hiring range: $109,000 to $163,000 USD. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.