# Principal RF Payload Lead Engineer

> Raydar · Mountain View, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-19

**Salary:** USD 255,000–270,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

About the company

Our client is a communications technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own RF communications payload architecture and delivery as a principal individual contributor, from requirements through testing and operational performance.

What you'll do

\- Define payload architecture, phased-array antennas, RF front ends, and frequency plans.

\- Design beamforming, calibration, coverage, and handover strategies.

\- Own link budgets, modulation, coding, Doppler, and interference analysis.

\- Lead RF verification, over-the-air testing, and environmental qualification.

\- Coordinate with cellular network teams on standards compatibility and support mission operations.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- At least 8 years in RF or communications systems engineering.

\- A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related RF discipline.

\- Experience designing, building, testing, and delivering new commercial RF or satellite communications products.

\- Phased-array or electronically steered antenna design experience.

\- Knowledge of 4G LTE, 5G NR, or 3GPP non-terrestrial network standards.

\- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance if required; an active clearance is not required to apply.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: USD 255,000 to 270,000 per year.

\- Equity: Competitive.

\- Relocation assistance up to USD7,000 for out-of-state moves.

Location and work model

\- Hybrid with three days per week in the Mountain View office.

\- Visa transfer support is available; new visa sponsorship is not available.

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/E6E62D4DFF/apply)

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