Senior RF Test Engineer II

About the role

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are looking for a Senior RF Test Engineer II who enjoys working in a startup environment and is passionate about developing critical test systems for leading-edge satellite, spacecraft, and aerospace communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and test engineering teams to develop test requirements
• Mapped requirements to reusable test architectures and procedures
• Implement test plans and procedures
• Log and present results to key stakeholders
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to address company-wide hardware test needs
• Experience with phased array testing is preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience with a master’s degree
• Industry experience in design, analysis, and implementation of RF test systems required
• High proficiency with RF measurements (Linearity, NSD, EVM, etc.)
• Test architecture design and development including scripting, test executives, hardware, and measurement abstraction layers
• Proficiency with statistics and metrology as related to RF test design
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity or hands-on experience with phased array testing
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.)
• Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware (e.g. amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas) and its effects on test design

Pay

$134,000 - $161,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time employment

Benefits

• Company stock options
• A generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans

Qualifications

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Skills

• RF measurements
• Test equipment (VSAs, VSGs, VNAs, etc.)
• Test architectures
• Automation
• Phased array testing
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.)
• Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware (e.g. amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas)

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• FSA
• Life
• Disability
• Retail

Benefits

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