Senior RF Test Engineer, Spacecraft Systems

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

Job summary

Loft: Space Made Simple. is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead RF subsystem assembly, integration, and testing for spacecraft. Candidates should have a strong RF/electrical background and space technology experience.

The role involves developing test plans, performing comprehensive RF tests, troubleshooting hardware, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration. A bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering (master’s preferred) and 5+ years of RF

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly/integration of RF subsystems into the spacecraft.
• Develop test plans/procedures for RF systems.
• Conduct RF tests (sensitivity, SNR, frequency response).
• Troubleshoot RF hardware during testing.
• Prepare RF hardware for environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Collaborate with RF system architects and design engineers.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems into spacecraft.
• Hands-on space hardware experience with spaceflight antennas.

Skills

RF testing

RF integration

System simulations

Signal analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

VNA

Spectrum Analyzer

RF chamber

Job description

Loft: Space Made Simple. is seeking an RF AIT Engineer to lead RF subsystem assembly, integration, and testing for spacecraft. Candidates should have a strong RF/electrical background and space technology experience.

The role involves developing test plans, performing comprehensive RF tests, troubleshooting hardware, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration. A bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering (master’s preferred) and 5+ years of RF