# Founding Lead RF & EMC Engineer at Pillar Space Systems

- Company: Pillar Space Systems
- What the company does: Reusable satellites that stay in orbit — rentable infrastructure for microgravity manufacturing. You bring the payload; the spacecraft is already there. Backed by South Park Commons.
- Company website: https://pillarspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $185K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply by: 2026-11-26
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pillarspace/1ad33469-ba00-4b10-9f4c-8576df4ade00?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pillar-space-systems-founding-lead-rf-and-emc-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a Lead RF & EMC Engineer to own our spacecraft's RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility from first principles — the links that connect the vehicle to the ground, and the discipline that keeps every system on board from interfering with another. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 8+ years designing, testing, or flight-qualifying RF systems, antennas, or EMC programs for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, defense systems, or other high-reliability systems
- Prior experience leading technical workstreams, managing engineers, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, or building high-performing engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to own complex RF systems from early architecture through design, test, qualification, and operational readiness
- Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics, microwave engineering, transmission lines, antenna theory, and digital communication systems
- Expert proficiency with RF and electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altair FEKO, Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office) and experience correlating simulation to measurement

Tags: Engineering

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