RF Product Development Lab Intern

E-Space; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

E-Space invites motivated interns to join our RF Product Development team. You will support prototyping, testing, and debugging of RF components, and develop software to automate ground-based RF test systems in a lab environment.

As an intern, you will work with RF engineers and software developers, gain hands-on experience with measurement equipment, and contribute to fault analysis workflows and data-driven calibration efforts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in EE, CE, CS or related field.
• Foundational RF/microwave concepts knowledge.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB or C#.
• Experience with instrument control frameworks and data analysis basics.

Responsibilities

• Support prototyping and bring-up of RF components in a lab.
• Perform functional, performance and environmental testing on RF hardware.
• Troubleshoot RF circuits and test setups to isolate failures.
• Design and develop software/scripts to automate RF test systems.
• Program data acquisition routines to collect measurements from RF test equipment.
• Develop analysis routines to process data for fault detection.
• Build data pipelines that produce clean data streams for calibration and fault resolution.
• Document test procedures, automation scripts and analysis methods.
• Collaborate with RF engineers, test engineers and software developers.
• Assist in creating dashboards and visualizations of test results.
• Support calibration activities for RF test equipment.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C#

RF concepts

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

PyVISA

LabVIEW

SCPI

VISA/GPIB

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service deliveryassociated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

About the Role

Join our RF Product Development team as an intern supporting component and assembly prototyping, testing, and debugging activities. This role emphasizes software development skills to drive automation across ground-based RF test systems, data acquisition, and fault analysis workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support prototyping, integration, and bring-up of RF components and assemblies in a lab environment
• Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing on RF hardware
• Troubleshoot and debug RF circuits, assemblies, and test setups to isolate root causes of failures
• Design and develop software/scripts to automate ground-based RF test systems and reduce manual test time
• Program data acquisition routines to collect measurement data from RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
• Develop analysis routines/algorithms to process acquired data for fault detection and anomaly identification
• Build and validate data pipelines that produce “proofed” (verified/cleaned) data streams to support calibration activities and fault resolution
• Document test procedures, automation scripts, and analysis methods for repeatability and knowledge transfer
• Collaborate with RF engineers, test engineers, and software developers to translate manual test processes into automated workflows
• Assist in creating dashboards, reports, or visualizations to communicate test results and fault trends to engineering teams
• Support calibration activities for RF test equipment and assemblies as needed

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Foundational knowledge of RF/microwave concepts (S-parameters, signal chains, impedance matching, etc.)
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C#, or similar languages
• Familiarity with instrument control/automation frameworks (e.g., PyVISA, SCPI commands, LabVIEW, VISA/GPIB interfaces)
• Basic understanding of data analysis techniques (statistical analysis, signal processing, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a lab environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power sensors)
• Exposure to automated test equipment (ATE) systems or test executive software (e.g., TestStand)
• Experience with fault detection algorithms, anomaly detection, or machine learning basics
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and software development best practices
• Coursework or project experience in RF/microwave engineering, embedded systems, or signal processing
• Experience with databases or data pipeline tools for managing test data

Other Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship may be required due to export control/ITAR regulations (add/remove based on your organization’s needs)
• Ability to work on-site in a laboratory setting
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program for the duration of the internship

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidaysPaid time off