RF Test Engineer
Core
Develop qualification plans and execute tests for RADAR components and RF satellite hardware to verify design requirements for next-generation satellite platforms.
Role type
RF Test Engineer
Builds
Qualification test plans, test equipment (EGSE, data acquisition systems), and test reports for satellite hardware.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / RF Engineering
Required skills
RF testing, test automation, electronics testing, root-cause analysis, lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, thermal chambers), documentation, design of test hardware/software
Preferred skills
Satellite assembly, Linux, Python programming, PCB design (Altium), revision control (Git/SVN)
Technologies
Vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, thermal chambers, Altium, Git, SVN, Linux, Python
Responsibilities
Develop qualification plans for RADAR and RF satellite hardware; Prepare and maintain test procedures and reports; Carry out qualification tests; Analyze test data and investigate failures; Design and build EGSE and custom test hardware/software; Support transition of hardware to production
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
