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Impulse Space is seeking an RF Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of wireless spacecraft and ground communication systems. You will work closely with RF, embedded, software, and mechanical engineers to develop test infrastructure, automate validation workflows, and characterize system performance across a range of communication hardware.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and support RF test fixtures and supporting test infrastructure
- Develop Python software and scripts for automated RF testing, instrumentation control, and data collection
- Operate and integrate common RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and software-defined radios
- Support testing and characterization of modulated RF waveforms and communication links
- Work with RF and embedded software engineers to debug and validate wireless hardware performance
- Develop and document RF test procedures for engineering and production environments
- Support RF hardware bring-up, integration, troubleshooting, and system-level validation testing
- Assist with system-level RF testing including coexistence (CoEx), desense, and over-the-air (OTA) test activities
- Collaborate across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to improve test coverage and reliability
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
- 2+ years of experience writing Python for test automation, data analysis, or hardware validation
- Familiarity with RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
- Understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless communication systems
- Exposure to modulated waveforms and RF measurement techniques
- Familiarity with RF system parameters such as channel power, EVM, Es/N0, C/N0, modulation quality, and bandwidth
- Experience documenting test procedures or validation results
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Comfortable working hands-on in a lab environment
