# Staff RF Systems Engineer at Relativity Space

- Company: Relativity Space
- What the company does: Relativity Space builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine—empowering science, exploration, and innovation beyond our planet. Backed by General Catalyst, Y Combinator and Lux.
- Company website: http://relativityspace.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8917854002?gh_jid=8917854002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/relativity-space-staff-rf-systems-engineer/

## About the role

Serve as a senior technical generalist and owner for Terran R vehicle RF systems, leading system-level trades and analyses driving the overall RF architecture. Develop and maintain end-to-end link budgets for telemetry, command, and video across all flight phases, and define the vehicle RF frequency plan. Lead antenna placement and coverage trades using installed-pattern simulation and trajectory-driven analysis. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong command of RF system fundamentals, including link budgets, antenna theory, interference, and EMI/EMC requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-461/464)
- Proven ability to lead technical work across disciplines and mentor other engineers
- Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and EMI receivers
- Proficiency with full-wave EM simulation tools such as HFSS, FEKO, or CST, and with Python or MATLAB for analysis and automation

Tags: Avionics Engineering

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