Principal RF System & Test Engineer

E-Space; Saratoga (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

3GPP/5GNR knowledge bonus

Satellite/aerospace experience bonus

LabVIEW/MATLAB familiarity bonus

Master’s degree bonus

Zusammenfassung

E-Space in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer to lead system test planning, execution, and automation for lab, field, and on-orbit validation. You will design test strategies, build test setups, and ensure accuracy and repeatability across time zones.

You will work with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems teams, bring deep RF knowledge, Python automation, and strong problem-solving skills to enable successful satellite component development.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of RF test and validation experience with product launches.
• Deep understanding of wireless communications, satellite systems, and link budgets.
• Experience with RF transceiver measurements (noise figure, ACLR, gain, phase noise).
• Proficiency with test equipment and Python for automation.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Understand system requirements and architecture in depth.
• Define test plans and test strategies for lab, field and on-orbit testing.
• Ensure timely execution, test accuracy and repeatability.
• Automate test execution and control of test equipment.
• Document test results, coverage, and KPIs for stakeholders.
• Design lab setups and build test rigs for executing the plan.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems teams across time zones.
• Investigate root-cause issues and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.

Kenntnisse

RF test & validation

Wireless comms principles

Python automation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in EE / RF / Telecommunications

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Power Meter

Vector Network Analyzer

Power Supply

Jobbeschreibung

• Understand system requirements and architecture in depth.
• Define test plans and test strategies for lab, field and on-orbit testing.
• Ensure timely execution, test accuracy and repeatability.
• Automate the test execution including control and configuration of test equipment.
• Document test results, test coverage and other KPIs and communicate to all stakeholders regularly.
• Design lab setups for various types of tests, including radiated chamber tests. Build racks and other test-rigs as necessary for executing the test plan.
• Work with external vendors for procuring components and equipment necessary to build test systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams – hardware, software, mechanical, systems, etc. – in different time-zones to ensure that system requirements will be met during operation.
• Deep-dive into test results and root-cause issues and communicate with the appropriate teams.

What You Will Do

• Understand system requirements and architecture in depth.
• Define test plans and test strategies for lab, field and on-orbit testing.
• Ensure timely execution, test accuracy and repeatability.
• Automate the test execution including control and configuration of test equipment.
• Document test results, test coverage and other KPIs and communicate to all stakeholders regularly.
• Design lab setups for various types of tests, including radiated chamber tests. Build racks and other test-rigs as necessary for executing the test plan.
• Work with external vendors for procuring components and equipment necessary to build test systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams – hardware, software, mechanical, systems, etc. – in different time-zones to ensure that system requirements will be met during operation.
• Deep-dive into test results and root-cause issues and communicate with the appropriate teams.

What You Bring To This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in RF test and validation in the industry with a successful product launch history.
• Deep understanding of wireless communications principles, especially in the context of satellite systems.
• Strong RF knowledge includes analyzing and testing link budgets, antenna signatures, multipath, etc. Knowledge of RF transceiver measurement techniques such as noise figure, gain/power, ACLR, Linearity, phase noise, etc.
• Proficiency in using test equipment (e.g., power supplies, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meters, vector network analyzer).
• Proficiency in test automation using Python or similar programming language.
• Excellent problem solving with a from-first-principles approach.
• Flexible, responsive, and collaborative with an ability to work at a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills. Teamplayer.

Bonus points for the following

• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, preferably 5GNR.
• Some satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience
• Familiarity with Labview/MATLAB.
• Master’s degree in EE/CS/CE or a related field

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured, and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge, and direct experience in LEO satellite component development, design, and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

The Company is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.