
Akash Systems makes satellite communications hardware that delivers higher efficiency and smaller, lighter RF transmitters for small satellites. The company designs and manufactures energy-efficient RF power amplifiers and CubeSats using proprietary gallium nitride (GaN)-on-diamond wafers to improve thermal dissipation and reduce size, weight, and power. Its products combine advanced semiconductor materials engineering with space-grade hardware design, targeting satellite manufacturers, spacecraft integrators, and space communications providers. Akash operates as a hardware-focused B2B company producing components and complete small-satellite systems for the low-Earth orbit market. The technology addresses growing demand for compact, power-efficient payloads across commercial and government satellite programs.

Akash Systems makes satellite communications hardware that delivers higher efficiency and smaller, lighter RF transmitters for small satellites. The company designs and manufactures energy-efficient RF power amplifiers and CubeSats using proprietary gallium nitride (GaN)-on-diamond wafers to improve thermal dissipation and reduce size, weight, and power. Its products combine advanced semiconductor materials engineering with space-grade hardware design, targeting satellite manufacturers, spacecraft integrators, and space communications providers. Akash operates as a hardware-focused B2B company producing components and complete small-satellite systems for the low-Earth orbit market. The technology addresses growing demand for compact, power-efficient payloads across commercial and government satellite programs.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Emeryville, CA, for a Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager will lead and oversee all HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and compensation and benefits administration.
Responsibilities include partnering with leadership to support organizational goals, maintaining positive employee experiences, implementing HR strategies and policies, and ensuring legal compliance. The HR Manager will help to foster a workplace environment that respects and values everyone regardless of role or position in the company.
Specific near-term areas of focus would include:
Qualifications
Work Authorization
Akash Systems does not sponsor or take over sponsorship for employment visas for this role (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, TN, F‑1/OPT, etc.). Eligible candidates are U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents.