Electrical Engineer (RF & Phased Array)
FarcastElectrical
Pay
$150K–$180K
per year
Work mode
Hybrid
Full Time
Location
Experience
5+ yrs
Bachelor's
San Francisco, CA at a glance
- Rent
- #2 of 51$2,680/mo+46% vs US avg
- Weather
- #17 of 51295 mild days0 hot · 0 cold
- Income tax
- #1 of 5113.3% top rateCalifornia
What you need
- 5+ yrs board-level design, bring-up, manufacturing, testing
- Strong schematic capture/layout in Orcad or Allegro
- Signal integrity and power integrity knowledge
- DFM/DFT/DFX and IPC standards experience
- BSEE required, MS preferred
What you'll do
- Design mixed-signal, RF, power, digital schematics and layouts
- Contribute to system architecture: power, thermal, component selection
- Deliver HDI PCB/PCBA builds to production
- Develop IEC-compliant PCBA test plans for outdoor product
Our Goals
At Farcast, we aim to improve global prosperity. We achieve this goal by building innovative products that enable access to information. Satellite internet is one of the most important ways to achieve this goal and to provide global connectivity coverage. However, the capacity of satellite internet services is limited by the quality and affordability of the devices consumers use to connect to satellites. These devices are called “user terminals”. Our mission is to bring unprecedented innovation to the user terminal industry.
We believe our innovation will be key in making satellite internet accessible to everyone. Please join us if your goals align with ours!
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design high-density electronics for Satellite User Terminal applications. This role is deeply hands-on and spans schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, and production support. The engineer in this role will design mixed-signal, power, and digital circuitry in close coordination with RF, systems, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, contributing to system-level architecture decisions including power distribution, thermal strategy, and component selection. Successful candidates have delivered complex HDI PCBAs into production and are comfortable balancing performance, manufacturability, compliance, and cost.
Responsibilities
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Design schematic and layout of mixed-signal, RF, power, and digital circuitry.
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Contribute to system architecture decisions, including power networks, thermal management, and component selection.
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Successful delivery of PCB/PCBA builds using HDI technology.
- Develop and execute PCBA test plans with an emphasis on International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) compliance and reliability across environmental conditions for an outdoor product.
Required Experience
Strong working knowledge and experience with schematic capture and layout of high-density PCBs in Orcad or Allegro
Working knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity
Experience with DFM/DFT/DFX
Experience with IPC standards for PCB manufacturing, assembly, and test
Established track record of designing and releasing electronics into production, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency
Demonstrated experience with general EE test equipment
Education
BSEE is required, MS is preferred
What Makes You Stand Out
Previous experience with HDI in high-reliability electronics
Working knowledge of RF design principles, including transmission line theory and practical implementation in PCB layout.
Experience testing complex digital, power, and RF systems, including active antenna modules or phased arrays
Experience in regulated industries such as aviation or automotive fields
Base Salary
Offered Benefits
• Meaningful company stock ownership
• Unlimited PTO plus 20+ days of company shutdown
• Parental leave designed by parents for parents
• 401k with 5% company matching
• $13,600 in annual perks (wellness, commute, and meals)
• Individualized health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
In-Person Requirement
• All employees are expected to be at the office, in person, for a minimum of two days per week
Export Control Requirement
• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, all applicants and employees must hold U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
Diversity and Inclusion
• Farcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
• We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Studies have shown that marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider still applying.
Note to Recruiters
• Farcast does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies
• Please do not forward resumes to Farcast employees
• Farcast is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted by agencies
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About Farcast
Farcast is a satellite tech company that builds advanced satcom user terminals.
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