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Impulse Space is seeking an RF Test Engineer to own the design, bring-up, and implementation of test fixtures and software for wireless products. You will collaborate with RF engineers, RF software engineers, mechanical engineers, and cross-functional teams to define and implement RF test requirements across a wide range of capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and build RF test hardware fixtures and implement RF test software architecture
- Develop and execute scripts to control RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, antenna test infrastructure, power meters, and power supplies
- Design and implement fixtures to test design compatibility with GNSS constellations and ground station infrastructure
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to prepare testing for radiation and ground station test programs
- Work with ground software teams to develop and test satellite-to-ground data pipelines
- Write and document RF test procedures for use by other engineers and technicians
You may work on uplink and downlink radios up to 32GHz, GNSS receivers, desense testing, and coexistence testing.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 2+ years of experience writing Python, LabView, TILE, or other test software
- Experience writing scripts for wireless systems or hardware testing infrastructure
- Proficiency in testing and troubleshooting RF devices
- Ability to work in the lab with RF equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and software-defined radios
- Strong understanding of RF system parameters such as channel power, EVM, modulation, and bandwidth
- Strong software debugging skills
- Experience writing and documenting RF test procedures
