RF Validation Intern: Hands-On Hardware & Automation

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an RF Validation Intern for Winter 2027 in California. The role focuses on validating RF hardware such as LNAs, amplifiers, converters, and filters, and developing automation to streamline measurements.

You will document test plans and data for review while gaining hands-on experience in satellite RF design. The position requires enrollment in a related bachelor's program, a passion for hardware development, and knowledge of RF concepts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in a technical field.
• Passion for hardware development in fast-paced environments.
• Solid knowledge of RF concepts and RF building blocks.
• Experience taking RF measurements with common test equipment.
• Experience with Python and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python programming

RF concepts

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Python

Job description

Astranis is seeking an RF Validation Intern for Winter 2027 in California. The role focuses on validating RF hardware such as LNAs, amplifiers, converters, and filters, and developing automation to streamline measurements.

You will document test plans and data for review while gaining hands-on experience in satellite RF design. The position requires enrollment in a related bachelor's program, a passion for hardware development, and knowledge of RF concepts.