Senior RF Test Engineer (Space HW)

Lead cutting-edge test solutions from concept to launch across high-impact commercial and defense programs

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Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leader in Space Communications Electronics. We supply satellite RF units to Satellite OEMs. We cover the frequency range from UHF through L, C, X, Ku, Ka and Q Bands. Our team of highly experienced satellite and payload System Engineers and Program Managers, as well as world-class RF and Product Design engineers and analysts. This is a team that you can depend on.

Why join us?

• R&D environment
• Advanced engineering team to work alongside with
• Benefits
• Cutting Edge Space Technology

Job Details

SUMMARY: As our RF ATE (Automated Test Equipment) Senior Test Engineer, you will be developing software and hardware solutions for complex engineering tests across our commercial and defense programs. Must be a self-starter & team player who can take ownership of a project from design to deployment at a rapid pace.

MUST HAVES:

• Python
• ATE (Automated Test Equipment)
• RF (Radio Frequency products such as Amplifiers, Transmitters, Receivers, etc..)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the design, development, deployment, and documentation for RF ATE Test
• Systems (primarily Python) used for testing RF and microwave devices for space and defense applications.
• Develop and refine company-level software architecture and reuse strategy.
• Create and refine software development and management processes: version control, code review, coding standards, and related.
• Interface with product engineers to develop ATE test solutions to validate device performance specifications across various test conditions.
• Create test data sheets for customer reporting
• Create, maintain, and update data processing applications in Python
• Use data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI to generate customer data packages
• Maintenance of existing legacy ATE software (LabVIEW and Keysight / Agilent VEE)
• Migration and update of legacy ATE software to more modern platforms (Python)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science.
• Expertise with Python language and data processing (Numpy, Pandas, SciPy) and visualization (Matplotlib, Plotly, and similar).
• Expertise in the full software development lifecycle, use of revision control tools, and best practices in software development.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development
• Strong knowledge of electronics and RF principles and theories (Spectral analysis, S-Parameters,
• Noise Figure, Amplitude Linearity, Phase Noise, Spurious, etc.)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with graphical programming languages such as LabVIEW and Keysight / Agilent VEE
• Experience developing automated tests with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, vacuum temperature chambers, RF Switch matrices & similar equipment
• Ability to understand, review, and create documentation (schematics, test specifications, test procedures, etc.)
• Proficiency with SQL-based database usage

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