Space RF Test Engineer — Satellite Hardware

Hubble Network Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental & Vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Learning & development allowance

Wellness stipend

Sabbatical program

Space tech exposure

Job summary

Hubble Network in Seattle, WA is seeking an RF Test Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and longevity of our satellite hardware. You will develop and execute the test, validation, and quality-assurance strategies that qualify our wireless payloads for space, including radiation, thermal cycling and mechanical stress.

You’ll work across design validation through flight readiness and into volume production, collaborating with hardware, software and mechanical teams to scale the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or RF systems testing
• Experience in design, testing, and debugging of RF PCBAs, with understanding of electronics reliability and failure mechanisms
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscope, VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator) and procedures for analysis, verification, and validation of RF products
• Strong expertise in programming languages (Python, C/C++) for data analysis and test automation
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions, with emphasis on RF systems
• Thorough understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis
• Demonstrated ability to analyze system requirements, decompose into verifiable test cases, and maintain bidirectional traceability using Jira
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the test, validation, and quality-assurance strategies that qualify wireless payloads for space.
• Cover the full lifecycle from design validation through flight readiness and into volume production.
• Work closely with cross-functional hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure reliability from design through manufacturing and in-orbit operation

Skills

RF systems testing

Python

C/C++

Root-cause analysis

Metrology

Traceability

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Hubble Network in Seattle, WA is seeking an RF Test Engineer to ensure the reliability, performance, and longevity of our satellite hardware. You will develop and execute the test, validation, and quality-assurance strategies that qualify our wireless payloads for space, including radiation, thermal cycling and mechanical stress.

You’ll work across design validation through flight readiness and into volume production, collaborating with hardware, software and mechanical teams to scale the