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Join Our Talent Community If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Principal Antenna Engineer Full Time Long Beach, CA, US 25 days ago Requisition ID: 1023 Apply Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure—delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently. Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations. Joining Meridian means working at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious space programs underway today - designing and building constellations that will put sovereign connectivity within reach of nations and operators worldwide. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances the design, development, and deployment of satellite constellations that governments and enterprises around the world will depend on for secure, resilient, and sovereign connectivity. Your Mission on the Team: Your mission is to accelerate the development of the novel antenna technologies at the core of Meridian Space’s next-generation approach to LEO satellite communications. You will be responsible for research, simulation, design, optimization, testing, and calibration - leading to the rapid deployment these technologies in an operational satellite constellation. Basic Qualifications: At least5years of experience with a Bachelor’s, or aMaster’sdegree in an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits Good, intuitive understanding of electromagnetics and optics in microwave systems (refraction, diffraction, Huygen’s principle, etc.) Experience in designingelectronically scanned antennas Experience in the design of patches,metasurfaces,horns,waveguidesor similar compact antennas Expertisein electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO Application of system simulation tools like Python or MATLAB Familiarity with range testing and ability tooperaterelevant test equipment Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a team Preferred Qualifications: Experience developingreflectarrayortransmitarrayantennas Experience developing shaped reflector antennas Experience designing antennas for PCB manufacturability Broader experience of RF/microwave systems (particularly 10.7 GHz – 51.4 GHz) Experience with passive RFcomponentcharacterization Experience with near fieldantenna rangetesting Experience with advanced beamforming methods Experience using automation to conduct exploratory RF design analysis Experience with space-qualified systems ITAR Requirements Meridian is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here. Meridian is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Back Apply Copyright © 2026, ADP, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy | Legal | Requirements | Artificial Intelligence To manage your preferences, click here Please switch to a supported browser listed here, or some features may not work correctly.

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113 days ago

Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF and Analog

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Join Our Talent Community If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Sr. Electrical Engineer, RF and Analog Full Time Long Beach, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1020 Apply Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure—delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently. Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations. Joining Meridian means working at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious space programs underway today - designing and building constellations that will put sovereign connectivity within reach of nations and operators worldwide. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances the design, development, and deployment of satellite constellations that governments and enterprises around the world will depend on for secure, resilient, and sovereign connectivity. Your Mission on the Team: You are responsible for the design and development of the analog RF systems and supporting avionics in the satellite communication payloads of Meridian Space constellation. That includes: Transponder RF chains (Amplifiers, filters, mixers) Means of controlling transponder functions Transponder power supply avionics Radio-to-antenna interface design Basic Qualifications: Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience designing analog RF systems, with hands-on circuit design and board layout using industry-standard EDA tools Experience designing RF signal chains incorporating amplifiers, filters, and mixers, using circuit simulation tools such as ADS or Microwave Office Experience designing power supply avionics for RF or analog payloads Ability to perform bench-level RF and analog bring-up and troubleshooting using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and other RF test equipment Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing transponders or transponder-like RF chains for satellite communication payloads Experience with radio-to-antenna interface design and passive RF/microwave components (waveguides, diplexers, couplers, filters), including 3D EM simulation in HFSS, CST, or similar Experience designing, manufacturing, and testing space flight hardware, including managing radiation effects (TID, SEE mitigation, part selection) General electrical hardware design experience across power, DC, and digital domains Experience with antenna range or anechoic chamber testing and RF component characterization Expertise in automating RF test equipment and reducing measurement data using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools ITAR Requirements Meridian is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here. Meridian is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Back Apply Copyright © 2026, ADP, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy | Legal | Requirements | Artificial Intelligence To manage your preferences, click here Please switch to a supported browser listed here, or some features may not work correctly.

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117 days ago

RF Test Engineer

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Join Our Talent Community If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. RF Test Engineer Full Time Long Beach, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1013 Apply Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure—delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently. Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations. Joining Meridian means working at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious space programs underway today - designing and building constellations that will put sovereign connectivity within reach of nations and operators worldwide. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances the design, development, and deployment of satellite constellations that governments and enterprises around the world will depend on for secure, resilient, and sovereign connectivity. Your Mission on the Team: In this role you will be responsible for developing software tools that accelerate, streamline and organize engineering development within the organization. This includes: Managing the test campaigns of various satellite communications technology development programs. Streamlining, automating and organizing test processes to accelerate R&D, integration and production efforts Designing, planning and executing new equipment tests. Organizing, managing and processing high volumes of test data. Test articles may include electronically scanned antennas, radio RF chains, passive component characterization, modems, entire satellite payloads, full satellite link bench simulation and on-orbit tech demonstration. Basic Qualifications B.S. in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field Experience designing, planning, and executing tests on RF or communications hardware Hands-on experience with lab test equipment: spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes Working knowledge of RF and communications fundamentals: link budgets, modulation, noise, S-parameters Experience automating test equipment via SCPI, VISA, or equivalent Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis Experience organizing and processing large volumes of test data Ability to work autonomously and exercise good engineering judgement Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and written communication skills A natural curiosity about how things work, with the patience and rigor to chase down the right answer rather than settle for a convenient one Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in RF, communications, or satellite payload test Experience testing electronically scanned antennas (phased arrays) Experience characterizing RF chains, passive components, or modems Experience with full payload or end-to-end satellite link testing Experience supporting on-orbit testing or tech demonstrations Experience building data pipelines for automated test — capturing, organizing, and querying results Proficiency with the scientific Python stack: NumPy, SciPy, pandas Experience building dashboards or visualizations for test data (matplotlib, Plotly, Streamlit, Dash) Familiarity with version control and CI/CD for test infrastructure Prior experience in fast-moving startup engineering environments ITAR Requirements Meridian is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here. Meridian is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Back Apply Copyright © 2026, ADP, Inc. All rights reserved. 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