Senior Engineering Technician

Espace

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Sponsorship not available

Job summary

E‑Space is building a high‑reliability RF space hardware team in Arlington, TX. The Senior Engineering Technician will hands‑on build, test, and validate satellite RF systems, working closely with RF and systems engineers to move hardware from prototype toward flight‑ready configurations.

You will apply RF fundamentals, calibrate test systems, analyze data, and contribute to environmental and thermal testing in a lab‑driven aerospace setting.

Qualifications

Strong RF fundamentals across multiple spectrum bands.
Experience reading schematics and CAD drawings.
Familiarity with GD&T and configuration control.

Responsibilities

Build, tune, and troubleshoot RF hardware across bands and antenna systems.
Set up RF test equipment and calibrate for measurements.
Interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models; support design validation.
Generate clear test reports and track discrepancies.
Support prototype development cycles in aerospace/high-reliability environments.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Lab work

Engineering collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VNA

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Anechoic chamber systems

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E‑Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly‑advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space‑based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

This role is fully on‑site in Arlington, TX, where you’ll work alongside a close‑knit team building hardware that will fly in space.

Senior Engineering Technician – RF Hardware

As a Senior Engineering Technician specializing in RF Hardware, you will be a critical hands‑on contributor to the build, test, and validation of our satellite RF systems. You bring deep bench experience working with RF hardware across multiple spectrum bands — from transmitters and receivers to antennas and arrays — and you know how to troubleshoot when things don’t behave the way the simulation said they would. You work fluidly between the lab bench, the anechoic chamber, and the engineering team, translating test data into actionable insight and keeping development programs moving with discipline and precision.

Responsibilities

Build, tune, and troubleshoot RF hardware including transmitters, receivers, transmission lines, antennas, and phased arrays across multiple communication spectrum bands
Set up and operate RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and anechoic chamber measurement systems; perform calibration and maintain equipment integrity
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and 3D CAD models; apply GD&T principles and support configuration control practices
Support prototype development cycles end-to-end — assembly, rework, environmental testing, and design validation — in an aerospace or high-reliability hardware environment
Apply RF fundamentals including impedance matching, S-parameters, radiation patterns, gain, and polarization to correlate test data against design intent and identify root causes of anomalies
Generate clear, accurate test reports; track discrepancies; support root cause investigations; and communicate findings effectively to engineering teams
Follow aerospace standards and disciplined lab and shop procedures including AS9100, ESD control, cleanliness protocols, and environmental, thermal, and vibration testing practices
Partner closely with RF and systems engineers to support design iterations, provide build feedback, and help drive hardware from prototype to flight‑ready configuration

Qualifications

5+ years of hands‑on experience building, tuning, and troubleshooting RF hardware across multiple spectrum bands in an aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability environment
Strong proficiency with RF test equipment — VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, anechoic chamber systems — and solid calibration technique
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and 3D CAD models; working knowledge of GD&T and configuration control
Demonstrated experience supporting full prototype development cycles including assembly, rework, environmental testing, and design validation
Solid working knowledge of RF fundamentals — impedance matching, S-parameters, radiation patterns, gain, polarization — and the ability to connect test data to design intent
Strong documentation discipline — test reports, discrepancy tracking, root cause analysis — and clear communication with engineering and program teams
Familiarity with aerospace standards and practices including AS9100, ESD control, cleanliness, and environmental/thermal/vibration testing
Experience with phased array antenna assembly, alignment, and RF characterization
Familiarity with satellite communication systems or space‑grade RF hardware
Exposure to automated test systems or scripting for data acquisition and analysis
IPC or other relevant hardware workmanship certifications
Experience working in an anechoic chamber environment for antenna pattern measurements
Experience building, tuning, and troubleshooting RF hardware across multiple spectrum bands in an aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability environment (duplicate to emphasize importance)
Strong proficiency with RF test equipment — VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, anechoic chamber systems — and solid calibration technique (duplicate to emphasize importance)

Why E‑Space Is Right For You

We want you to make the most of your journey at E‑Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well‑being of our team members and their families.

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