RF Test Engineer

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Clearance Jobs Full time

RF Test EngineerThe payload team is responsible for the development of RF and mixed signal hardware. This includes but is not limited to: frequency converters, RF amplifiers, oscillators, software defined radios, and data converters. In this role you will work with hardware designers and other payload engineers to create test systems from the ground up to validate designs and qualify them for space environments. Test engineers will have the opportunity to work on systems from individual PCBs all the way up to integrated end-to-end payloads. Experienced candidates will have the opportunity to build a team and scale the test infrastructure of the payload team to increase volume and reduce test times.Role:Develop test solutions for automated testing of RF and mixed signal hardware: frequency converters, RF amplifiers, oscillators, software defined radios, data converters, etc.Characterize and calibrate the performance of Astranis radio subsystems (gain, nonlinearity, phase noise, frequency drift over temperature, emissions compliance, EVM, BER, etc)Develop and manage test plans, coordinating with hardware engineers to ensure testing validates design requirementsDevelop and utilize Python libraries for interfacing with test instruments, units under test, and results processingValidate and qualify hardware designs for space environments, interpreting results and providing feedback to the hardware designersAssist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.Requirements:Bachelor of Science degree in EE, CS (or equivalent background knowledge)1-6 years of experienceExperience with Python (or other high-level scripting languages)Experience taking measurements on RF and mixed signal devices with standard test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc)Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.Bonus:2+ years of experience testing communications or RF systemsExperience with test automationStrong grasp of digital communications conceptsExperience with FPGAs or software defined radios (SDR)Experience designing PCBs using Altium or similarFamiliarity with test and qualification of electronics for spaceWhat we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary $120,000 - $155,000 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))


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