Space RF Test Engineer – HIL & EMI Focus

Northwoodspace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an engineer to build the development systems that ensure our hardware performs reliably from early prototypes through operations. You'll own development testbeds including hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and RF testbeds, and manage customer milestones for modem testing.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of electronics, software, and systems integration. You will lead test development, HITL campaigns, and pre-compliance EMI/EMC activities, while designing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in Linux-based environments and basic networking.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated test development from concept through operations, including test strategy, requirements, and execution plans
• Run qualification and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) campaigns
• Own the path to certification for EMI/EMC and other applicable standards (e.g., MIL-STD-461, FCC/CE) including pre-compliance testing, design-for-compliance input to the hardware team, test lab coordination, and certification documentation
• Design hardware, wiring, and electrical systems to support electrical and RF testing for development and production (fixtures, harnesses, interfaces, rack integration)
• Create device and subsystem simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and integrate testbeds into our CI/CD pipeline
• Design production test setups and execute low quantity production tests for rapid manufacturing cycles
• Own test maintainability and reliability across the lifecycle, defining calibration, upkeep, debugging, and continuous improvement of test assets

Skills

Linux familiarity

Networking basics

Test instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

DC loads

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking an engineer to build the development systems that ensure our hardware performs reliably from early prototypes through operations. You'll own development testbeds including hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and RF testbeds, and manage customer milestones for modem testing.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of electronics, software, and systems integration. You will lead test development, HITL campaigns, and pre-compliance EMI/EMC activities, while designing