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RF Test Engineer

K2 Space· Avionics
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Los Angeles, CA$100k - $150kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Engineer responsible for avionics testing, focusing on computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems for satellite operations. Initial six months involve developing production test hardware/software for flight avionics; first year leads multidisciplinary test campaigns and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
  • Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
  • Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
  • Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond
  • Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level
  • Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle
  • Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
  • Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.

Skills

Required:Test hardware design and managementProgrammingRF testing equipment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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