Senior RF Test Engineer, Spacecraft Systems

Loftorbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA/FSA offered

Life/AD&D insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) & equity

Catered lunches

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Off-sites

Job summary

Loftorbital in Colorado is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead RF assembly, integration, and testing for space missions. You will design test plans, verify performance, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and system engineers to ensure reliable spaceflight hardware.

The ideal candidate has a strong RF background, 5+ years in subsystem testing, and hands-on experience with VNA, spectrum analysis, EMI/EMC, and environmental tests. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in RF subsystem testing and integration.
• Strong RF design and testing tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly and integration of RF subsystems into the spacecraft.
• Develop test plans and verify RF system performance.
• Troubleshoot RF hardware during testing.
• Prepare RF hardware for environmental tests (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Collaborate with RF architects and design engineers for optimization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

RF chamber

EMI/EMC testing tools

Job description

Loftorbital in Colorado is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead RF assembly, integration, and testing for space missions. You will design test plans, verify performance, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and system engineers to ensure reliable spaceflight hardware.

The ideal candidate has a strong RF background, 5+ years in subsystem testing, and hands-on experience with VNA, spectrum analysis, EMI/EMC, and environmental tests. Relocation may be offered.