CareerPlan

Microwave Test Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$95k–$166k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design and implement innovative RF/microwave test benches using state-of-the-art modeling, prototyping, and measurement capabilities to support the development of critical space systems.

Role type

Senior IC microwave test engineer

Builds

RF/microwave test benches and measurement systems

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Microwave Engineering

Required skills

Microwave instrumentation testing, Network analyzer operation, High-speed oscilloscope operation, Signal source operation, Instrument automation (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW), Engineering design, Data analysis, EM simulation, Circuit simulation

Preferred skills

High-power microwave systems, ADS/AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet/AXIEM/HFSS, Technical team leadership

Technologies

Network analyzers, High-speed oscilloscopes, Signal sources, ADS, AWR Microwave Office, Sonnet, AXIEM, HFSS, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW

Responsibilities

Develop test benches with microwave instrumentation, Independently analyze test data, Perform engineering design, analysis, and modeling, Collaborate with engineers and technicians, Mentor technical and technician staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC