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RF Test Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX· Akoustis
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Canandaigua, NY$85k - $115kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

RF Test Engineer to support Akoustis (SpaceX subsidiary) manufacturing for Starlink RF filters, focusing on test development, calibration, process improvement, and tool ownership in a high-mix, high-volume environment onsite in Canandaigua, NY.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement test cases for new RF BAW filters devices
  • Develop calibration procedures and implement them into manufacturing for devices ranging in frequency from 2GHz to > 10GHz
  • Drive continuous process improvement to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
  • Develop cost of ownership and risk management models to evaluate RF probe test plans
  • Sustain and optimize workflow in test work center for high-mix environment
  • Serve as tool owner for automated probe stations and VNA’s
  • Lead test operators in maintaining area work flow
  • Work closely with maintenance teams and tool vendors to troubleshoot and resolve tool and process issues
  • Collaborate with the design teams to establish ground rules and designs that optimize manufacturability
  • Lead the installation of new test tools, including both capability-enhancing tools and capacity expansion tools
  • Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), engineering instructions, and documentation related to lithography process control
  • Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to monitor, control, and improve processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering field
  • 1+ years of RF test engineering experience

Skills

Required:RF test engineering
Nice to have:Automated wafer probe stationVNA (vector network analyzer) systemsDesign of probe cardsSOPs/engineering documentationSPC and DOE methodologiesCross-functional project leadership

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including stock options or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays (3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays)
  • Paid sick leave as per policy
  • Discounts and additional perks
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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