Radio Frequency Test Engineer

Insight Global; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an RF/Test Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and test of RF and communication systems for advanced aerospace programs. You will develop test procedures, execute RF performance testing, troubleshoot hardware, and validate subsystem performance across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has hands-on RF test equipment experience, knowledge of signal analysis, and a background in aerospace hardware verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field required.
• 6+ years of RF, test, integration or verification experience.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans.
• Satellite test experience is preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, interface control documents, and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis.
• Experience documenting test results and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Eligible for Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and plans for RF and communications systems.
• Execute RF performance testing and troubleshoot hardware and system issues.
• Validate subsystem performance across the product lifecycle.
• Prepare and present technical reports detailing results and findings.

Skills

RF engineering

Test engineering

Satellite testing experience

Python

C++

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Schematic reading

Root cause analysis

Technical reporting

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

C++

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in RF engineering, test engineering, integration, or verification activities.
• Experience developing and executing test procedures and test plans.
• Experience with satellite test experience
• Experience with object-oriented programming (Python, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis)
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues in a laboratory or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, interface control documents, and technical drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Experience documenting test results and preparing technical reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, defense, or aerospace programs.
• Knowledge of RF communication systems, telemetry, command and control systems, and data links.
• Experience with EMC/EMI testing and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and shock testing.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) development and execution.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) concepts.
• Experience working in regulated aerospace, defense, or space environments.
• Knowledge of antenna testing, RF calibration techniques, and link performance analysis.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting hardware through design, integration, verification, qualification, and launch readiness reviews.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, requirements traceability, and systems engineering processes.

Job Description

We are seeking an RF/Test Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and test of RF and communication systems for advanced aerospace and spaceflight programs. This position will be responsible for developing test procedures, executing RF performance testing, troubleshooting hardware and system-level issues, and validating subsystem performance throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with RF test equipment, communication systems, and environmental testing, along with a strong understanding of system integration, signal analysis, and aerospace hardware verification.