Senior Satellite RF Technician - On-Site Valencia

ICEYE; New Mexico; On-site; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE seeks a Satellite Radio Frequency Senior Technician to join the Valencia production line. You will operate the Anechoic Chamber, perform RF payload verification and antenna characterization, and ensure SAR radar performance meets aerospace standards.

You will document findings, maintain calibration records, and work with RF engineering to meet satellite delivery timelines while advancing 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or hands-on RF experience in related field.
• 4+ years using RF lab instrumentation and performing tests.
• Experience with Anechoic Chamber operation and cabling debugging.
• Solid RF fundamentals and radar payload understanding.
• Basic Linux and scripting for automated tests.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mount, and operate satellites inside the Anechoic Chamber for RF testing.
• Set up high-frequency RF instrumentation and measure key parameters.
• Execute RF test scripts and document results with NCRs in Jira.
• Troubleshoot RF path issues and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with RF engineering and other production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Python scripting

Linux basics

English proficiency

Education

RF Engineering degree or related

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

RF signal generators

Power meters

Job description

ICEYE seeks a Satellite Radio Frequency Senior Technician to join the Valencia production line. You will operate the Anechoic Chamber, perform RF payload verification and antenna characterization, and ensure SAR radar performance meets aerospace standards.

You will document findings, maintain calibration records, and work with RF engineering to meet satellite delivery timelines while advancing 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.