- Experience with antenna and over-the-air test methods.
- Familiarity with S-band and L-band communication or telemetry systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace and defense test and qualification standards, such as MIL-STD-810/461, DO-160, and SMC-S-016 requirements, as applied to RF and avionics hardware.
- Familiarity with S-parameters and their use in evaluating RF component and system performance.
- Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC).
- Knowledge of telemetry and range safety standards such as IRIG-106 and common digital modulation schemes.
- Experience with automated data acquisition, test scripting, and post-processing pipelines.
- Familiarity with fault isolation and root-cause analysis for RF hardware failures in integrated systems.
- Experience working with RF systems in aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or other mission-critical applications.
- Ability to support fast-paced prototype development and integration efforts in small, highly collaborative teams.
- Prior experience in startups or small independent engineering teams.
Additionally: Level I Consideration – We are also open to considering qualified candidates for the RF Test Engineer I level. Candidates should possess all of the qualifications listed above, with 1+ years of professional experience in RF test engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability environments. The compensation range for the RF Test Engineer I position is $77,000–$116,000.
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.
The California annual base salary for this role is currently $106,000 - $150,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
ITAR Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.