Senior Wireless Systems Test Engineer: OTA & RF Validation

Espace; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness care options

Continuous learning and development

Paid time off

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Espace in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Senior Wireless Communications Test Engineer to define and execute test strategies and oversee performance testing of their innovative LEO space systems. This role combines hands-on testing with cross-functional collaboration to ensure systems meet high standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. A competitive salary and benefits are offered to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in wireless communications system testing.
• Strong familiarity with digital communication concepts.
• Experience with lab instrumentation and test environments.
• Ability to write test scripts or automate processes is a plus.
• Understanding of 3GPP-based systems such as LTE or 5G.
• Comfortable working across teams and communicating technical findings.
• Ability to interpret test results in the context of overall system performance.
• Experience with satellite communication systems or RF testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute test strategies across development stages.
• Oversee test setups to ensure performance and reliability.
• Lead root-cause analysis of system issues during testing.
• Provide structured feedback to hardware and software teams.
• Maintain test logs and documentation for visibility.

Skills

Wireless communications system testing

RF and embedded environments

Digital communication concepts

Lab instrumentation

Python scripting

LTE or 5G

Test results interpretation

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

VSA/VSG/VNA

Job description

Espace in Saratoga, CA is seeking a Senior Wireless Communications Test Engineer to define and execute test strategies and oversee performance testing of their innovative LEO space systems. This role combines hands-on testing with cross-functional collaboration to ensure systems meet high standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. A competitive salary and benefits are offered to support your professional growth.