On-Site Microwave Test Engineer – El Segundo

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Microwave Test Engineer to design and implement RF/microwave test benches using state‑of‑the‑art measurement equipment. You will analyze data, model, and collaborate with experts to advance space system test capabilities.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical Engineering, 1+ year hands-on microwave testing, and proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW. Some travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 1+ year hands-on testing of microwave instrumentation required.
• Proficiency in instrument automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Develop microwave test benches using network analyzers and high-speed instruments.
• Independently analyze test data and generate results.
• Perform engineering design, analysis and modeling for RF/microwave tests.
• Collaborate onsite with engineers and technicians and support test campaigns.
• Mentor technical staff and junior technicians.

Skills

Microwave testing

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Automation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ADS

AWR Microwave Office

Sonnet/AXIEM/HFSS

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Microwave Test Engineer to design and implement RF/microwave test benches using state‑of‑the‑art measurement equipment. You will analyze data, model, and collaborate with experts to advance space system test capabilities.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical Engineering, 1+ year hands-on microwave testing, and proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW. Some travel may be needed.