Satellite Antenna RF Test Engineer

Intellian Technologies; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Intellian Technologies in Rockville, MD seeks an Antenna RF Test Engineer to test and characterize phased array antenna and RF modules for satellite communication user terminals. You will draft test plans and set up RF measurement systems to verify design requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data post-processing, and documenting test reports, with collaboration across electrical and mechanical engineering teams. Strong MS Office documentation skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with RF and microwave courses.
• 2 years of experience on an electrical and RF test bench.
• Basic knowledge of microwave and antenna principles.
• Hands-on use of RF test equipment (signal generator, spectrum analyzer, VNA).

Responsibilities

• Draft test plans per hardware design requirements.
• Set up RF measurement instruments and DUT for testing.
• Configure indoor/outdoor antenna ranges and DUT per plan.
• Conduct tests, post-process data, and prepare reports.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Test bench operation

Documentation

Soldering

Measurement setup

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Vector Network Analyzer

Signal Generator

Power Supplies

Job description

Intellian Technologies in Rockville, MD seeks an Antenna RF Test Engineer to test and characterize phased array antenna and RF modules for satellite communication user terminals. You will draft test plans and set up RF measurement systems to verify design requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data post-processing, and documenting test reports, with collaboration across electrical and mechanical engineering teams. Strong MS Office documentation skills are required.