Senior RF Test Engineer — Automation & Space Validation

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Impulse Space is hiring a Senior RF Test Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. The role involves owning RF test strategy and developing automation for wireless spacecraft communication systems.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience with RF hardware and Python programming. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $180,000 and includes benefits like medical, vision & dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing Python for RF test systems, automation infrastructure, or wireless hardware validation environments.
• Experience working with RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and GNSS simulators.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across RF hardware and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Define RF test requirements and acceptance criteria for engineering, integration, and production environments.
• Develop scalable Python-based automation tools for RF testing and instrumentation control.
• Operate and integrate RF lab equipment including signal generators and oscilloscopes.

Skills

Python for RF test systems

RF hardware troubleshooting

Experience with RF lab equipment

RF system measurements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Software Defined Radios

Job description

Impulse Space is hiring a Senior RF Test Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. The role involves owning RF test strategy and developing automation for wireless spacecraft communication systems.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and experience with RF hardware and Python programming. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $180,000 and includes benefits like medical, vision & dental coverage.