Entry RF Test Engineer: Hands-on Lab & Growth

AST & Science, LLC; Midland (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 A

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an entry‑level RF Test Engineer to join the Hardware Test team. You will design, execute, and automate RF tests for products, collaborating with senior RF engineers, hardware designers, and production teams to ensure performance and compliance.

The role requires on‑site work and may involve relocation to Dallas or Midland, TX, or Arlington, VA within one month. A Bachelor’s in EE or related field is required, with foundational RF knowledge and scripting skills (Python

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Foundational RF/microwave theory and impedance matching.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Basic scripting ability; Python preferred for test automation.
• Willingness to relocate to Dallas or Midland, TX or Arlington, VA within one month.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute RF tests using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts with Python or LabVIEW.
• Record, analyze, and report test data; identify anomalies or failures.
• Support debugging of RF hardware issues with design engineers.
• Maintain calibration schedules for RF test equipment.
• Prepare clear test reports and documentation.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance testing (FCC/CE).

Skills

RF test equipment

Python scripting

LabVIEW

MATLAB

S-parameters

VNA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

SCPI

GPIB

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks an entry‑level RF Test Engineer to join the Hardware Test team. You will design, execute, and automate RF tests for products, collaborating with senior RF engineers, hardware designers, and production teams to ensure performance and compliance.

The role requires on‑site work and may involve relocation to Dallas or Midland, TX, or Arlington, VA within one month. A Bachelor’s in EE or related field is required, with foundational RF knowledge and scripting skills (Python