RF/EMI Test Engineer for Space Systems

Northwood Space; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA seeks a Test Engineer at Level 2–4 to build development test systems and ensure hardware reliability from prototype to production. The role blends electronics, software, and systems integration to create robust HITL testbeds and CI/CD-ready test assets.

You will own EMI/EMC pre-compliance, lab coordination, and documentation for certification, design test rigs, and support RF/test development across multiple program stages, with competitive compensation and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on Linux-based work experience and basic networking.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (P/S, DC load, scopes, analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated test development from concept through operations.
• Own EMI/EMC and MIL-STD-461/FCC/CE certification paths including pre-compliance testing.
• Design hardware, wiring, and RF test support fixtures and interfaces.
• Create HITL device simulators and integrate testbeds into CI/CD.
• Maintain test assets and drive continuous improvement across lifecycle.

Skills

Linux proficiency

Networking basics

Hardware test experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

Northwood Space in Torrance, CA seeks a Test Engineer at Level 2–4 to build development test systems and ensure hardware reliability from prototype to production. The role blends electronics, software, and systems integration to create robust HITL testbeds and CI/CD-ready test assets.

You will own EMI/EMC pre-compliance, lab coordination, and documentation for certification, design test rigs, and support RF/test development across multiple program stages, with competitive compensation and growth