RF AIT Engineer
Core
Own the RF/payload side of production for ICEYE satellites, leading integration, debugging, and anechoic chamber testing to ensure functional readiness for SAR and communications systems.
Role type
Senior IC RF AIT Engineer (Satellite Systems)
Builds
RF and SAR payload subsystems integrated into satellite platforms for sovereign intelligence missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF system integration, anechoic chamber testing, link budget analysis, antenna pattern measurement, Python for test automation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, systems engineering, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Design-for-testability (DFT), design-for-manufacturing (DFM), Lean and Six Sigma, SAR payload calibration, advanced Python scripting
Technologies
Python, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Execute unit-level and satellite-level verification and validation (V&V) campaigns for RF and SAR systems; Lead integration of RF hardware with satellite subsystems; Own anechoic chamber test campaigns from planning to pass/fail assessment; Develop automated test scripts and frameworks; Act as primary technical contact for RF integration issues and perform root cause analysis; Support production readiness reviews by providing feedback on testability and configuration; Interface with global engineering and mission operations teams to align on standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC