RF Validation Intern: Measure, Automate RF HW

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

Benefits offered by this job

12-week internship

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an RF Validation Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to design validation and measurement automation of RF hardware for new satellite designs. You will help ensure performance targets are met while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge space hardware in a fast-paced team.

As an intern, you will measure LNAs, amplifiers, up/down converters, and filters; write automation code; and document test plans and data for review.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or related technical field.
• Passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Deep knowledge of basic RF concepts, such as transmission lines, S-parameters, RF building blocks (amps/mixers/attenuators)
• Experience with Python and object oriented programming concepts
• Experience taking RF measurements with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, etc.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

OOP concepts

RF fundamentals

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or related technical field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Astranis is seeking an RF Validation Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to design validation and measurement automation of RF hardware for new satellite designs. You will help ensure performance targets are met while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge space hardware in a fast-paced team.

As an intern, you will measure LNAs, amplifiers, up/down converters, and filters; write automation code; and document test plans and data for review.