Microwave Test Engineer – RF Lab Automation for Space

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 95,200 - 165,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid holidays
Telework options
401(k) plan
Variable pay
Relocation support
Education assistance
Professional development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Microwave Test Engineer to design RF/microwave test benches, analyze test data, and support critical space systems in the Mission Payloads Division. This full-time role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and 1+ year hands-on microwave instrumentation experience, with programming in Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW.

Domestic travel ~10% and TS clearance readiness are expected.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 1+ year hands-on microwave instrumentation testing experience.
  • Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or similar.
  • Willingness to travel ~10% and ability to obtain TS clearance.
  • Experience writing test procedures and reports.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microwave testing
Data analysis
Technical writing
Travel readiness
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python
MATLAB
LabVIEW
ADS
AWR Microwave Office
HFSS
Sonnet

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Microwave Test Engineer to design RF/microwave test benches, analyze test data, and support critical space systems in the Mission Payloads Division. This full-time role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and 1+ year hands-on microwave instrumentation experience, with programming in Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW.

Domestic travel ~10% and TS clearance readiness are expected.

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