Radar Systems Engineer - Integration & Test

Samson Rose; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equity participation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Samson Rose is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer – Integration & Test in Hawthorne, CA. The role focuses on end-to-end hardware testing of radar systems with RF test equipment and Python-based test systems, ensuring performance meets specifications.

The position requires hands-on radar/RF experience in a fast-paced production environment and offers relocation assistance, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits. Onsite five days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a STEM field.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Solid RF engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Experience integrating, testing, or troubleshooting complex electronic or RF systems.
• Systems engineering mindset and understanding of hardware, software, firmware interactions.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to pass/fail against specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end hardwire testing of radar systems from setup to final pass/fail.
• Configure and operate RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, meters, scopes, generators).
• Validate radar transmit/receive performance against specs.
• Evaluate spectrum allocation and RF system performance.
• Interface with radar software and Python-based automated test code.
• Follow established test procedures and investigate unexpected behavior.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot failures using RF, radar, and systems knowledge.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to find root causes.
• Record test runs and artifacts in manufacturing software.

Skills

Python

RF engineering

Troubleshooting

Hardware testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Radar Systems Engineer – Integration & Test

Location: Hawthorne, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week
Relocation: Relocation assistance available
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

A rapidly growing defense technology company is building advanced radar systems for demanding real-world applications and is expanding its Integration & Test organization in Hawthorne, California.

We are looking for a Radar Systems Engineer –Integration & Test to join a hands on team responsible for validating every radar that comes off the production line before it is deployed.

This is not a traditional manufacturing engineering position and it is not simply a software testing role. You will work directly with radar hardware, RF test equipment, software, Python based test systems, and system-level validation to determine whether complex radar systems meet their performance specifications.

The team is also developing an increasingly automated test pipeline that will allow trained technicians to execute more of the routine testing over time. As that system matures, engineers will have the opportunity to take on increasingly sophisticated integration, troubleshooting, test development, and new hardware validation work.

What You'll Do

• Execute end-to-end hardwire testing of radar systems from initial setup through final pass/fail determination.
• Configure and operate RF test equipment including:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Power meters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Signal generators
• Validate radar transmit and receive performance against defined specifications.
• Evaluate spectrum allocation and RF system performance.
• Interface with radar software and Python based automated test code during system testing.
• Execute established test procedures while identifying and investigating unexpected system behavior.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot failures identified during testing using your RF, radar, and systems engineering knowledge.
• Work with technicians and engineering teams to determine root cause when systems fail to meet specifications.
• Record test runs and associated artifacts within the manufacturing software environment.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of automated test pipelines.
• Help make system testing increasingly repeatable and turnkey for technicians.
• Support integration and testing of new hardware and system capabilities as they are introduced.
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, software, systems, manufacturing, and integration engineers.
• Help improve the overall throughput, reliability, and repeatability of the radar integration and test process.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or another relevant STEM discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• StrongPython programming skills.
• Solid RF engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience using RF test equipment such as:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Power meters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Signal generators
• Experience integrating, testing, or troubleshooting complex electronic or RF systems.
• A systems engineering mindset with an understanding of how hardware, software, firmware, and subsystems interact.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-intensity engineering and production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make technically sound pass/fail determinations against specifications.

Particularly Relevant Experience

Candidates with experience in radar systems testing, RF systems integration, radar verification, or RF test development are especially encouraged to apply.

Experience with radar or RF systems at organizations developing advanced sensing and defense technologies is highly relevant.

Experience Level

The primary target profile is approximately 3–7 years of professional experience, particularly candidates who have already worked hands-on with radar or RF systems testing.

Experienced RF/radar subject-matter experts with 15+ years of experience are also encouraged to apply, particularly those with deep expertise in RF test development, radar integration, or complex RF systems validation.

What Will Make You Successful

You are someone who enjoys being close to the hardware and is comfortable figuring out why a complex system isn't behaving as expected.

You can operate RF instrumentation, understand what the measurements mean, write or work with Python-based test systems, and connect individual test results back to the behavior of the overall radar system.

You are also comfortable working in an environment where priorities move quickly, systems are continuously evolving, and engineers are expected to take ownership rather than wait for a highly structured process.

Why Join?

• Work directly on advanced radar technology with real world defense applications.
• Join a rapidly growing Integration & Test organization with significant opportunity for impact.
• Work across RF hardware, software, test automation, and systems engineering.
• Help develop the next generation of automated radar testing.
• Gain exposure to new hardware and increasingly sophisticated system integration challenges.
• Work alongside experienced radar and RF engineers in a highly hands-on environment.
• Competitive base compensation of approximately $110,000–$220,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Equity participation and comprehensive benefits.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Location

This position is based in Hawthorne, California and requires working onsite five days per week.