Senior Avionics Test Engineer – RF
Core
Design, test, and integration of RF components and assemblies for satellite and rocket programs, supporting production operations and manufacturing engineering.
Role type
Senior Avionics Test Engineer (RF)
Builds
Production-ready RF test setups, automated test hardware, and test platforms for satellite and rocket systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF design principles, electrical test equipment, data acquisition systems, Python programming, automated test hardware development, root cause analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA methodologies, factory layout design, project management
Preferred skills
Environmental acceptance testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum), LabVIEW, National Instruments hardware, production line implementation, cross-functional product transition
Technologies
S-Band, X-band, C-band, Python, LabVIEW, National Instruments, oscilloscopes, power supplies, serial devices, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20mA sensors
Responsibilities
Design and troubleshoot RF test setups for production; develop automated test hardware and platforms; manage and train production teams on acceptance and qualification tests; define and implement factory layouts and equipment selection; lead problem containment and root cause investigations; conduct capital and facilities justification.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC