Entry-Level RF Test Engineer — Automation & Lab Focus

Telemetry Today LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company {

Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability

Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Career Growth and Development

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an entry-level RF Test Engineer to support RF test procedures and automation on our Hardware Test team. You will work closely with senior RF engineers and production to ensure products meet performance and regulatory specifications.

The role requires on-site work, relocation to Dallas or nearby, and a path to mentorship and hands-on training with industry-standard test equipment.

Qualifications

• Foundational RF and microwave theory understanding.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Basic scripting or programming ability, Python preferred for automation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute RF tests (S-parameters, gain, noise figure, power output, spectrum, harmonics, intermodulation).
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for RF characterization and production testing.
• Record, analyze, and document test data; report anomalies or failures.
• Help debug RF hardware issues with design engineers.
• Build and maintain test fixtures and laboratory setups.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing (FCC, CE).
• Maintain calibration schedules for RF test equipment.
• Prepare clear test reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with RF design, firmware, production, and quality teams.

Skills

RF theory

RF test equipment

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related field

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an entry-level RF Test Engineer to support RF test procedures and automation on our Hardware Test team. You will work closely with senior RF engineers and production to ensure products meet performance and regulatory specifications.

The role requires on-site work, relocation to Dallas or nearby, and a path to mentorship and hands-on training with industry-standard test equipment.