RF Test Engineer – Space Radar Payloads

Array Labs; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Labs in Redwood City is seeking an RF Test Engineer to develop hardware and automated testing for radar payloads and satellite electronics. Collaborating with a team, you'll design test fixtures, develop functional test plans, and execute rigorous testing across varying conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and experience with RF test equipment. Your contributions will significantly enhance the design and readiness of advanced radar satellite systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Strong grasp of RF fundamentals: S-parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise figure, and link budgets.
• Familiarity with design tools for schematic capture and reading RF/analog schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF and high-speed measurement solutions for payload and avionics hardware.
• Characterize RF components and subsystems such as LNAs and mixers.
• Execute functional and environmental RF testing and analyze test data.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Programming & automation

Technical documentation

Lab equipment proficiency

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Array Labs in Redwood City is seeking an RF Test Engineer to develop hardware and automated testing for radar payloads and satellite electronics. Collaborating with a team, you'll design test fixtures, develop functional test plans, and execute rigorous testing across varying conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering and experience with RF test equipment. Your contributions will significantly enhance the design and readiness of advanced radar satellite systems.