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title: 'Engineering Manager, RF Hardware at Hubble Network'
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# Engineering Manager, RF Hardware at Hubble Network

- **Company:** Hubble Network
- **Location:** Seattle, WA
- **Compensation:** $200k–$258k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-21
- **Apply:** https://hubble.com/careers?gh_jid=5399279008

## Job description

Hubble Network was founded with the intention of delivering on the promise of what Internet-of-Things (IoT) was supposed to be. We're building a global Bluetooth® network dedicated to machine-to-machine connectivity. We differentiate ourselves as the first modem-less and gateway-less, direct-to-satellite network from off-the-shelf Bluetooth® Low Energy chips. Hubble is ideal for applications in logistics, AgTech, and maritime where economies of scale for volume consumer and enterprise asset tracking is a priority. Our goal is to be the first billion-endpoint-connected network in the world.

Hubble is an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world. In their previous lives, the founding team has been successful in raising $100s of millions in venture funding, developing the Amazon Sidewalk network, launching billions of dollars of space assets, and leading their teams to successful exits, both through acquisition and IPO. We are now looking to bring on talented team members who are the best at what they do to help us make Hubble a reality for the world.

Hubble is an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world. In their previous lives, the founding team has been successful in raising $100s of millions in venture funding, developing the Amazon Sidewalk network, launching billions of dollars of space assets, and leading their teams to successful exits, both through acquisition and IPO. We are now looking to bring on talented team members who are the best at what they do to help us make Hubble a reality for the world.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager, RF Hardware to lead the design and volume production of Hubble's radio payloads — the RF hardware that flies on our satellites and decodes Bluetooth signals from Earth.  This is a player-coach role: you'll bring senior-level RF hardware expertise — RF PCB design, high-frequency circuit design, and payload bring-up — while managing and growing the team of RF and hardware design engineers responsible for taking flight payloads from definition to scale production to support the buildout of the Hubble satellite constellation.

You'll bring senior-level RF hardware expertise while owning the transition from architecture and design of high-frequency RF PCBs to reliable, repeatable, high-volume manufacturing of flight hardware at the cadence the constellation buildout demands. That means establishing the manufacturing, test, validation, and quality-control processes and managing the vendor and contract-manufacturer relationships necessary to scale space hardware reliably. You'll work closely with cross-functional wireless systems, digital design, firmware, space systems, and operations teams to deliver manufacturable, mission-ready RF hardware at scale.

This is a HYBRID, FULL-TIME position based in Seattle, WA.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE MEETS OUR VALUES:

A Sense of Urgency:  Lead projects from concept to reality, rapidly and effectively

First Principles Engineering:  Have a strong understanding of the whys behind the whats; have the ability to extrapolate from first principles to complex system design

High Learning Agility:  Love to learn; have a grounded approach to recognizing your weaknesses and take the initiative to brush up on and sharpen your engineering foundations to better collaborate with your teammates with different backgrounds

System-Level Design and Analysis:  Understand the requirements flow down process and be able to quickly iterate on evolving requirements Excellent Communication Skills:  Effectively convey ideas and communicate technical topics with engineering, build staff, and operations; run self-directed design reviews and participate in reviews of parallel systems Anticipation of Needs:   Identify problems, think creatively, and rapidly produce reliable and cost-effective solutions to meet the ever growing and changing needs of an early-stage company

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in RF/hardware design, including 2+ years leading or managing engineering teams
- Expertise in PCB design and layout of high-frequency RF components such as transmission lines, co-planar waveguides, Wireless SoCs, matching networks, LNAs, mixers, and power amplifiers
- Strong understanding of RF design principles, including impedance matching, signal integrity, power amplifiers, mixers, filters, and oscillators
- Experience taking RF hardware from prototype to volume production, including manufacturing, test, validation, and quality control
- Experience establishing quality-control, test, and reliability processes required to scale hardware — ideally space or other high-reliability hardware
- Experience managing vendors, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to scale hardware production
- Experience with PCB schematic and layout tools (Altium experience highly preferred)
- Experience in embedded board-level design (microcontrollers, SoCs, power management, sensors, I/O) and digital or mixed-signal design (processors, FPGAs, operational amplifiers, filters)
- Hands-on experience in bring-up, tuning, debugging, and testing of RF systems using oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams: setting direction, mentoring engineers, running design reviews, and delivering against evolving requirements
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment

## STRONGLY DESIRED

- Prior experience managing RF or hardware design teams, or hardware production/manufacturing teams
- Experience in the design of RF systems for space or aerospace applications
- Spacecraft or satellite design expertise (payload or bus), including flight-hardware integration and test
- Knowledge of NASA and MIL-spec requirements for space and high-reliability hardware (e.g., MIL-STD-810/883, NASA workmanship standards such as IPC/NASA J-STD-001ES)
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., FCC, CE)
- Embedded C/C++ familiarity and development experience with ARM microcontrollers or similar platforms
- Experience working with drivers for various communication protocols (especially USB, SPI, I2C, and UART) and system-level integration
- Experience with wireless IoT network protocols (BLE, Zigbee, etc.)

## COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

💰 Salary: $200,000-$258,000 (commensurate with experience) 🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options 🌍 Unlimited PTO 🚇 Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ) 🎓 Learning & Development Allowance 💪 Health & Wellness Stipend 🌎 Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas 🛠 Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system

## ITAR REQUIREMENTS

Hubble 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 U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (“green card holders”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). More information on ITAR can be found [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=%2024d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

Hubble 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. Seattle Washington

Washington Pay $200,000—$258,000 USD

## About Hubble Network

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hubble Network is building the first global Bluetooth® network by combining terrestrial and direct-to-satellite infrastructure to connect any standard Bluetooth device, anywhere on Earth.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Alex Haro (CEO, Cofounder, Executive Chairman), John K. (Chief Space Officer, Cofounder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: IoT Connectivity, Satellite Communications, Supply Chain Visibility, Asset Tracking
- **Target customers**: B2B / Enterprise (logistics, supply chain, agriculture, oil & gas, mining, defense, cold chain, construction, outdoor recreation)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To connect a billion devices, establishing the world’s first global, cost-efficient, and low-power network." [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubblenetwork)

## Products & Services
- **Hubble BLE Finding Network**: A global connectivity platform that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals transmitted over a network of 90M+ integrated access points (terrestrial) and a growing satellite constellation. No hardware changes are needed—any standard off-the-shelf Bluetooth chip works with a firmware update. [hubble.com](https://hubble.com/)
- **Terrestrial Network**: Live in ~2,500+ cities, covering ~3M+ sq miles, using 88M+ access points for indoor, urban, and in-transit visibility.
- **Satellite Network (coming soon)**: A constellation (currently 7 satellites, targeting 60 by 2028) to extend coverage to remote, off-grid locations. [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2025/hubble-network-launches-satellite-bluetooth-tracking/)
- **Hubble Sandbox**: A free testing environment using the Hubble Connect mobile app as a gateway.
- **Hubble Live**: The paid, scaled-up version unlocking 90M+ scanning gateways for global coverage.
- **Solutions**:
    - **Secure Item Movement**: Trace items during transit, delivery, or hand-offs.
    - **Rental Equipment Recovery**: Locate misplaced tools, vehicles, or equipment.
    - **Warehouse & Yard Visibility**: Track pallets, dollies, or roll cages.
    - **Cold Chain Monitoring**: Monitor temperature and location from warehouse to delivery.
    - **Off-grid Construction Sites**: Track tools and equipment in remote job sites.
    - **Intermodal Logistics**: Track containers across oceans and unpowered shipping depots.
    - **Outdoor Recreation & Safety Gear**: Enable finding for devices far beyond cell towers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$94.8M** across 6 rounds (Seed, Venture, Series A, Series B, Non-Equity Assistance). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubblenetwork) The company officially reports **$30M** in investment, highlighted by a **$20M Series A** in 2023. [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2025/hubble-network-launches-satellite-bluetooth-tracking/)
- **Annual Revenue**: $1.0M (estimated) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubblenetwork)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Y Combinator, Transpose Platform Management, Spire Global (satellite partner), MassChallenge, Life360 (strategic partner with 80M+ monthly active users).
- **Growth Signals**: 
    - First company to successfully make a Bluetooth connection to space.
    - Constellation growing to 7 satellites, targeting 60 by 2028.
    - Live in 2,500+ cities with 90M+ access points.
    - 53 employees with +2.8% monthly headcount growth.
    - Active in 5 countries (US, Poland, Israel, Denmark, India).
    - 6,196 LinkedIn followers (+6.0% monthly growth).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Zero Hardware Change**: Works with any existing off-the-shelf Bluetooth chip via a firmware update—no modems, no custom hardware, no dense infrastructure required. This dramatically lowers the barrier to entry for customers.
- **Dual Network (Terrestrial + Satellite)**: The only company offering a seamless path from urban (terrestrial) to remote (satellite) connectivity using the same chip and protocol.
- **Ultra-Low Power & Cost**: Uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to achieve extremely low power consumption and cost per message, making it viable for a billion connected endpoints.
- **Enterprise-Grade Security**: All data is end-to-end encrypted (AES) from device to destination, with the company acting as a carrier that cannot read customer data. [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2025/hubble-network-launches-satellite-bluetooth-tracking/)
- **Patented Technology**: Holds 12+ patents for sending BLE signals across distances far beyond normal range (hundreds of miles to space). [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hubble-network)

## Strategic Focus
- **Constellation Expansion**: Scaling the satellite network from 7 to 60 satellites by 2028 to achieve true global coverage, including oceans, deserts, and polar regions.
- **Customer Conversion**: Moving from pilot programs to contracted customers, with "fun announcements" expected in the coming months. [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2025/hubble-network-launches-satellite-bluetooth-tracking/)
- **Vertical Expansion**: Aggressively targeting high-value verticals: supply chain, logistics, agriculture, oil & gas, mining, defense, and cold chain.
- **Developer Ecosystem**: Growing the open SDK on GitHub and the Hubble Sandbox to attract developers and accelerate integration.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: A team of experts in wireless communications, space, and industrial IoT, driven by a mission to do the "impossible" (first Bluetooth connection to space). The company values bold ambition, technical excellence, and solving hard problems. [hubble.com](https://hubble.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Headquarters in Seattle, WA. The team has a "big contingent in the Bay Area" and operates across 5 countries. [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2025/hubble-network-launches-satellite-bluetooth-tracking/)
- **Notable Perks / Engineering Culture**: 
    - Work on cutting-edge technology spanning wireless protocols, satellite systems, and embedded systems.
    - Opportunity to be an early employee at a well-funded startup ($94.8M) with a clear path to scale.
    - Engineering-heavy team (30% technical staff) with talent from Amazon, Meta, Qualtrics, and Cisco. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubblenetwork)
- **Open Roles (7 active)**: Senior Embedded Engineer, Sr. Hardware Test Engineer, Wireless Systems Engineer, Product Marketing Leader, Senior Sourcing & Recruiting Manager, Workplace Experience Manager. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubblenetwork)

## Sources
1. [hubble.com](https://hubble.com/)
2. [hubble.com/careers](https://hubble.com/careers)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubblenetwork)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hubble-network)
5. [geekwire.com](https://www.geekwire.com/2025/hubble-network-launches-satellite-bluetooth-tracking/)

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