Senior RF Test Engineer Hardware

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

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. You will own RF test strategy, automation infrastructure, and system-level validation for wireless spacecraft and ground communication systems, working with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and scalable validation infrastructure.

The role focuses on RF test architecture, production validation, and characterization of GNSS receivers, radios, antennas, and modulated waveforms, enabling reliable operation

Qualifications

• Proven RF testing experience for wireless systems.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and infrastructure.
• Ability to define test requirements across RF subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Own RF test strategy, automation infrastructure and system-level validation.
• Validate wireless spacecraft and ground communication systems.
• Collaborate with RF, embedded, software, mechanical and manufacturing teams.

Skills

RF test automation

RF test framework

System-level validation

GNSS receivers

Wireless RF hardware

Job description

Senior RF Test Engineer

Lead the development of RF test framework and validation for spacecraft wireless systems

Location: Redondo Beach, California

Compensation: $135,000 - 180,000 USD / year

About The Role

Senior RF Test Engineer

As a Senior RF Test Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own RF test strategy, automation infrastructure, and system-level validation for wireless spacecraft and ground communication systems. You will work closely with RF, embedded, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to define test requirements, develop scalable validation infrastructure, and drive reliability across a wide range of RF hardware. This role is focused on RF test architecture, automation, production validation, and characterization of wireless communication systems including GNSS receivers, radios, antennas, and modulated communication waveforms.