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Staff RF Verification Test Engineer
Company | Capella Space |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $125000 – $180000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- BSEE + 12 years related experience, or MSEE + 10-year related experience
- Extensive hands-on experience working with and troubleshooting RF circuits and/or systems
- Expert knowledge of equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators
- Proficiency in data analysis and signal processing tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) for test automation
- Strong understanding of RF system architectures, figures of merit, and common impairments
- Strong understanding of RF principles, including signal propagation, modulation techniques, and antenna theory
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Create comprehensive test plans, including defining test cases, coverage plans, and methodologies for RF verification
- Establish standards for RF testing techniques, equipment, fixturing, care & maintenance
- Develop test automation and reporting frameworks using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
- Develop advanced methods for wideband radar and communications test signal generation, digitization, and processing
- Lead the execution of RF qualification testing for devices, subsystems, and antennas
- Lead the investigation of RF performance issues with support from the RF design team
- Collaborate with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet all RF performance requirements and environmental specifications
- Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians in RF test techniques and best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with high-power RF electronics
- Experience in aerospace or another high-reliability / mission-critical field
- Proficiency in Linux systems and command line scripting