Senior RF AIT Engineer - Spacecraft Systems & Testing

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with equity options

Relocation assistance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Loft Orbital is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead the development, assembly, integration, and testing of RF systems for Loft space missions. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure RF hardware meets design specifications and performance targets.

This role requires a strong background in RF and electrical engineering within space technology, with hands-on experience in RF testing and environmental qualification. Join a team advancing space missions from Golden, CO and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of RF subsystem testing and integration experience.
• Proven experience in RF system integration, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Experience in payload RF systems, transceiver, and amplifier design.
• Proven experience with RF testing tools (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, RF chamber).
• Knowledge in EMI/EMC characterization is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly and integration of RF subsystems and components into the spacecraft.
• Ensure proper installation, wiring, and connectivity of RF hardware according to design specifications.
• Develop test plans and procedures for RF systems and components.
• Conduct comprehensive RF tests to verify system performance (sensitivity, SNR, frequency response).
• Troubleshoot and resolve RF hardware issues during testing.
• Prepare RF hardware for environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Analyze environmental test results to ensure RF systems meet requirements.
• Collaborate with RF architects and design engineers for system analysis and simulations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems into spacecraft.
• Hands-on experience with space hardware and spaceflight antennas.

Skills

RF testing

RF integration

Aerospace engineering

Transceiver design

EMI/EMC

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

RF chamber

Job description

Loft Orbital is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead the development, assembly, integration, and testing of RF systems for Loft space missions. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure RF hardware meets design specifications and performance targets.

This role requires a strong background in RF and electrical engineering within space technology, with hands-on experience in RF testing and environmental qualification. Join a team advancing space missions from Golden, CO and beyond.