Satellite RF Senior Technician
Core
Operate anechoic chambers and high-frequency RF instrumentation to verify radar payload performance and antenna characterization for satellite launches.
Role type
Senior IC Satellite RF Technician
Builds
High-quality RF test capability for satellite radar payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF lab instrumentation operation, Anechoic Chamber operation, RF cabling and setup debugging, RF fundamentals (gain, phase, frequency response), Linux environment proficiency, Python/Shell scripting for automated tests
Preferred skills
SAR/space hardware background, antenna alignment and chamber calibration, ICEYE-specific test frameworks, Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence)
Technologies
Spectrum analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), RF signal generators, power meters, Jira
Responsibilities
Prepare and mount satellites for RF testing, execute manual and automated RF test scripts, diagnose RF path and signal integrity anomalies, document test outcomes and non-conformance reports, operate ground support equipment, assist in launch campaign management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC