RF Test and Automation Engineer

E-Space; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

E-Space, based in Saratoga, California, is seeking an experienced RF Test Automation Engineer to bolster our innovative team. You will design, develop, and maintain automated RF test systems, a crucial role in ensuring production excellence of our advanced space systems.

Applicants should have 4+ years of relevant experience, capable of optimizing test processes and providing analytical insights. We foster a dynamic work environment devoted to personal growth and impactful contributions in the high-growth satellite industry.

Join us at E-Space to push the boundaries of connectivity and IoT solutions!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in RF test and automation in production environments.
• Proficient in test automation scripting using relevant tools.
• Experience with RF test equipment maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automated RF test systems to validate hardware.
• Support and improve automated test setups for production.
• Analyze RF performance data for yield improvements.

Skills

RF test and automation experience

Test automation scripting

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment

Understanding of RF fundamentals

Debugging and troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Git

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 delivery associated 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.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and deploy automated RF test systems for validating production hardware.
• Implement and maintain test scripts using Python, LabVIEW, or other relevant scripting languages.
• Support and improve automated test setups for high‑throughput manufacturing environments.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with performance and quality standards.
• Analyze RF performance data and provide insights into yield improvements and failure analysis.
• Interface with design, hardware, and manufacturing teams to support product development and deployment.
• Ensure calibration and validation of RF test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs).
• Optimize test time and maintain test robustness for volume production.
• Design lab setups for various types of tests and build racks and other test‑rigs as necessary for executing the test plan.
• Understand system requirements and architecture in depth and formulate detailed test plans to validate the requirements.
• Automate the test execution including control and configuration of test equipment.
• Document test results, test coverage and other KPIs and communicate to all stakeholders regularly.
• Deep‑dive into test results and root‑cause issues and communicate to the appropriate teams.

What You Bring To This Role

• 4+ years of experience in RF test and automation, preferably in a production‑level environment.
• Proficient in test automation scripting using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters.
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals: impedance matching, S‑parameters, gain, linearity, noise figure, etc.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), test data analysis, and documentation tools.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Flexible, responsive, collaborative with an ability to work at a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills. Team player.

Bonus points for the following

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).

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 holidays
• Paid time off

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.