RF Validation Engineer Intern - Build & Automate RF Tests

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week internship

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in Northern California is seeking a RF Validation Intern for Summer 2027. The twelve-week internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year university, with an hourly pay model and hands-on hardware work on RF components.

You will measure and validate performance of LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, oscillators, etc., write automation code to speed up measurements, and document test plans and data for review.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or related technical field.
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design.
• Strong knowledge of RF concepts (transmission lines, S-parameters, RF building blocks).
• Experience with Python and object oriented programming.
• Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers.
• Applicants not meeting all criteria are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Measure and validate RF hardware performance (LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, oscillators).
• Write automation code to speed up the above measurements.
• Document test plans, measurement methodologies, and data for review.

Skills

Python programming

RF concepts

RF measurements

Hardware development

OO programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or applied physics

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in Northern California is seeking a RF Validation Intern for Summer 2027. The twelve-week internship is designed for students currently enrolled in a four-year university, with an hourly pay model and hands-on hardware work on RF components.

You will measure and validate performance of LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, oscillators, etc., write automation code to speed up measurements, and document test plans and data for review.