Lead RF Hardware Design Engineer - Space Systems

Lead RF Hardware Design Engineer - Space Systems

San Francisco, CA | $150k–$185k + Up to $5m in equity

Evona are partnered with one of the fastest growing Space start-ups in the US. They've proven their core technology, patented it and are now moving from concept to scale looking to build and launch their first constellation.

They're a core team of around 25 engineers but likely to 3x in size in the next 12 months as they grow. This role is to lead the design & development of the critical RF system for their satellite platform. It will start out as a sole contributor leading the entire RF payload design and then quickly grow into a team lead or manager role as you hire an RF team underneath you.

The kicker ..... Up to $5m in equity!

Not just another role in a prime. This is genuine technical ownership, leadership & potentially life changing equity. Their $10m Seed round was oversubscribed & they plan to raise a very substantial series A by the end of 2026. The target is a $10b IPO in the next 5 years which would pay off $5m in equity to this engineer.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing RF systems, microwave, antenna, radars
• Proven ownership of RF hardware from architecture/design through build and test
• Strong understanding of receiver and RF front-end design
• Experience with phased arrays, beamforming, electronically steered antennas, radar, EW or passive RF sensing
• Schematic capture and multilayer PCB design/layout experience
• Strong laboratory experience with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes and related RF test equipment
• Ability to work across disciplines and provide hands-on technical leadership

Package: $150,000–$185,000 base + up to $5m in equity, strong benefits, 401(k) match and relocation support (if applicable).

This position is on-site in San Francisco.

Applicants must be authorized US persons either Citizen or Green Card Holder, visa sponsorship is not currently available.