Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company contribution

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

Education through Coursera

Financial planning assistance

Wellness assistance

Job summary

Gilat Satellite Networks, including its Wavestream unit, is seeking an experienced RF Test Engineer II to join the Engineering team. You will design RF test benches, automate testing, and support verification and qualification efforts for power amplifier products, working closely with design and operations to ensure robust testing.

The role requires 5+ years of RF test experience, a B.Sc. in EE, and strong proficiency with RF measurements, LabVIEW, and test automation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of RF test engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of RF power amplifier testing and RF measurements (S-parameters S21, S11, S22, S12) and related metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design and build RF test bench setups and fixtures for manual and automated testing.
• Maintain and improve test configurations for fast-paced design and production of RF power amplifiers.
• Lead Design Verification Testing and provide feedback to engineers.
• Write code and fix bugs to optimize test programs.
• Support Operations with testing and troubleshooting as needed.
• Develop test processes and documentation for Design Verification and Qualification testing.

Skills

RF test engineer

5+ years RF testing

RF power amplifier testing

RF measurements (S-parameters)

DO-160 knowledge

LabVIEW

team collaboration

strong communication

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Visio

Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are Gilat. Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications.

At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we're not just shaping the future of satellite communications—we're transforming how the world connects. From bridging the digital divide to powering in-flight connectivity and delivering combat-proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep-tech satellite innovation. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Gilat Wavestream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat, is a market leader in solid-state power amplifiers and innovative RF solutions. Gilat Wavestream provides advanced satellite communication technologies for mission-critical applications, serving defense, commercial, and mobility markets worldwide.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced RF Test Engineer II to join our Engineering team and support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of RF test setups, fixtures, and automated testing processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on RF test experience, strong technical troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams.

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000

What you will do

• Design and build RF test bench setups and fixtures to support manual and ATE testing.
• Maintain, train, and continuously improve test configurations to support the fast-paced design and production of power amplifiers.
• Lead and support Design Verification Testing activities, providing technical information and feedback to project engineers and design review teams.
• Write code, fix bugs, and collaborate with team members to optimise test programs.
• Support Operations teams with testing and troubleshooting as needed.
• Research, analyse, design, and create processes for testing and troubleshooting RF components and RF systems.
• Collaborate in a team environment to analyse specifications and performance requirements, and create and implement test configurations.
• Create and manage documentation procedures for Design Verification, Factory Acceptance, Qualification, and/or Functional Testing.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a related RF test engineering field.
• Strong understanding of RF power amplifier testing and standard RF measurements, including S-Parameters such as S21, S11, S22, and S12, IMD, harmonics, spurious emissions, P1dB/P3dB, gain compression, noise figure, and ACPR.
• Experience supporting qualification testing, including vibration, EMI/EMC, and lightning testing.
• Ability to interpret relevant industry standards, including DO-160.
• Experience with LabVIEW for test automation.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Visio.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a post offer drug test upon hire.

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What we have for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(K) with company contribution
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Gym Membership
• Ongoing growth & development opportunities + access to continuing education through Coursera
• Financial planning assistance through ADP
• Legal & Wellness Assistance through LifeCare

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made by to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wavestream is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.