Lead RF Test & Integration Engineer
Core
Lead RF test strategy, validation, and infrastructure for FPV drone wireless systems (video and command-and-control links) to ensure production readiness and field performance.
Role type
Lead RF Test & Integration Engineer
Builds
Production-ready FPV drone wireless subsystems and integrated aircraft/ground systems
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs) / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF qualification testing, validation plan definition, NPI test readiness, manufacturing acceptance testing, RF test infrastructure build, root-cause analysis, team leadership, DFT and production test limits
Preferred skills
Drone RF systems experience, video and C2 links validation, manufacturing scale-up, OTA and range testing
Technologies
VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, SDRs, chambers/OTA setups, Python automation
Responsibilities
Own RF qualification testing for FPV drone video links, command-and-control links, antennas, RF front ends, and integrated aircraft/ground systems; Define validation plans, pass/fail criteria, test procedures, data review methods, and release gates for wireless subsystem qualification; Lead NPI test readiness for new RF products, including EVT/DVT/PVT planning, fixture readiness, station bring-up, GR&R, and factory handoff; Oversee manufacturing acceptance testing for RF assemblies and integrated products, including conducted RF tests, radiated tests, range/performance checks, and automated production test limits; Build, improve, and scale RF test infrastructure using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, SDRs, chambers/OTA setups, Python automation, and production test software; Drive root-cause investigations for RF desense, interference, range degradation, yield loss, calibration drift, fixture issues, and field-return failures; Manage and mentor a team of RF test engineers and technicians; Partner with RF design, electrical engineering, embedded software, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to turn test results into design fixes and production controls
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team management