Test Engineer

• Lead the assembly and integration of RF subsystems and components into the spacecraft.
• Ensure proper installation, wiring, and connectivity of RF hardware according to design specifications.
• Develop test plans and procedures for RF systems and components.
• Conduct comprehensive RF tests to verify system performance, including sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, and frequency response.
• Troubleshoot and resolve RF hardware issues during testing.
• Prepare RF hardware for environmental testing, including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
• Analyze and report on environmental test results to ensure RF systems meet specified requirements.
• Collaborate with RF system architects and design engineers to perform system analysis and simulations for performance optimization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and system engineers, to integrate RF systems into spacecraft successfully.

• Hands-on experience with space hardware and spaceflight antennas, with a strong understanding of design intent.
• Proficiency in test engineering, including test design, validation, execution, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with tests such as EMI/EMC, GNC GPS testing, and TTNC (tracking telemetry and control).
• Knowledge of relevant software for testing and analysis.
• Familiarity with electrical check-out procedures and environments, though emphasis lies more on rigorous testing rather than environmental testing.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in RF subsystem testing and integration.
• Proven experience in RF system integration, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Experience in payload RF systems, transceiver, and amplifier design.
• Proven experience with RF testing tools (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, RF chamber)
• Knowledge in EMI/EMC characterization is a real plus for this position
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in Signal Processing algorithms

Be an Early Applicant In-Office Golden, CO, USA 115K-180K Annually Senior level In-Office Golden, CO, USA 115K-180K Annually Senior level Lead assembly, integration, and testing of RF subsystems for spacecraft. Develop test plans, execute RF performance and environmental tests (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC), troubleshoot hardware, analyze and report results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize RF system performance and ensure flight readiness. The summary above was generated by AI Wanna join the adventure?

As our new RF AIT (Radio Frequency Assembly, Integration, and Test) Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, assembly, integration, and testing of RF (Radio Frequency) systems and components for Loft space missions. This role requires a strong background in RF engineering, electrical engineering, and space technology.

Who We Are Loft: Space Made Simple. Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit. We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives. With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure. As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.