Principal RF Test Engineer I

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Westminster, CO, seeks a Principal RF Test Engineer I to design and implement RF test systems for aerospace communication. The ideal candidate has over 9 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Responsibilities include developing test architectures and collaborating with design teams. A competitive salary between $158,000 and $189,000 is offered, alongside stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in RF test systems design and implementation.
• Proficient with RF measurements and test architecture design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop test requirements and map to reusable test architectures.
• Implement test plans and log results.
• Manage lab equipment and guide purchasing decisions.

Skills

RF test system design

RF measurements

Communication skills

Test architecture design

Programming in Python

Lab instrument hands-on

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Digital oscilloscopes

Multimeters

RF signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Principal RF Test Engineer I

Design, analyze, and implement engineering test plans and procedures for satellite, spacecraft, and aerospace communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and test engineering teams to develop test requirements and map them to reusable test architectures and procedures.
• Implement test plans and procedures, and log and present results to key stakeholders.
• Manage lab and equipment, guide key equipment purchase decisions.
• Architect RF test systems and participate in “design for test” planning and review from the early stages of product development.
• Present engineering review materials to customers and the executive team, and participate in proposal‑writing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 9 years of industry or university research experience in design, analysis, and implementation of RF test systems.
• High proficiency with RF measurements (Linearity, NSD, EVM, etc.) and performing conducted RF measurements.
• Test architecture design and development, including scripting, test executives, hardware, and measurement abstraction layers.
• Hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, multimeters, electronic loads, source measurement units, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and vector signal analyzers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity or hands‑on experience with phased array over‑the‑air range testing (phase/amplitude calibration, EIRP, G/T, axial ratio, scan loss and pattern cuts).
• Programming or scripting experience in Python, MATLAB, C/C++.
• Understanding of RF and mixed‑signal hardware (e.g., amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas) and its effects on test design.

$158,000 - $189,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to role, experience, education, and skills. Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package featuring health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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