Principal RF Integration & Test Engineer

As an RF Integration and Test Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and validation of the entire wireless RF system for a LEO satellite constellation communication network. In this role, you will leverage your 7+ years of expertise in RF verification of products that have been successfully launched.

This position will report to the Sr. Direction of RF Systems Engineering and will work closely with systems, software, hardware and test teams that are responsible for delivering the communications payload. This position is based in our Arlington, TX office.

What you will do

• Understand system requirements and architecture in depth and formulate detailed test plans to validate the requirements.
• Design lab setups for various types of tests, including radiated chamber tests. Build racks and other test-rigs as necessary for executing the test plan.
• Work with external vendors for procuring components and equipment necessary to build test systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams - hardware, software, mechanical, systems, etc. - in different time-zones to ensure that system requirements will be met during operation.
• Define test plans and test strategies for lab, field and on-orbit testing.
• Automate the test execution including control and configuration of test equipment.
• Document test results, test coverage and other KPIs and communicate to all stakeholders regularly.
• Deep-dive into test results and root-cause issues and communicate to the appropriate teams.

What you bring to this role

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS/CE or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in RF test and validation in the industry with a successful product launch history.
• Deep understanding of wireless communications principles, especially in the context of satellite systems.
• Strong RF knowledge includes analyzing and testing link budgets, antenna signatures, multipath, etc.
• Proficiency in test automation using Python or similar programming language.
• Excellent problem-solving with a from-first-principles approach.
• Flexible, responsive, and collaborative with an ability to work at a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills. Team player.

Bonus points for the following

• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, preferably 5GNR.
• Some satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.