RF Validation Intern: Automate Satellite RF Tests

RiseMe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis invites applications for the RF Validation Intern position, Winter 2027, in Northern California. The intern will assist with design validation and measurement automation of RF hardware for new satellite designs, contributing to tests on LNAs, amplifiers, up/down converters, and filters.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, writing automation code, and documenting test plans and data for review.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year degree program in EE, CE, applied physics, or related field.
• Hands-on hardware development experience in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of RF concepts: transmission lines, S-parameters, RF blocks.
• Experience with RF measurement instruments like spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.

Responsibilities

• Measure and validate performance of LNAs, power amplifiers, up/down converters, filters, oscillators.
• Write automation code to speed up measurements.
• Document test plans, methodologies, and data for review.

Skills

Passion for hardware development

RF concepts

RF measurements

Python

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or related field

Tools

Python

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Astranis invites applications for the RF Validation Intern position, Winter 2027, in Northern California. The intern will assist with design validation and measurement automation of RF hardware for new satellite designs, contributing to tests on LNAs, amplifiers, up/down converters, and filters.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, writing automation code, and documenting test plans and data for review.