RF Test Engineer Seen this week

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · RF & Comms · first seen 2026-07-16

The Role

You will own the success of avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will develop production-quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the first mega satellite constellation. You will work with the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure for critical programmatic milestones. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, 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
Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or 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

Nice to Have

Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
Experience with software-defined radio hardware development, including high-speed RF data converters and clock trees
Experience with calibration of RF equipment, dataflow testing, and radiated end-to-end validation
Experience with serial and ethernet communications
Understanding of failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
Demonstrated ability to own electrical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team
Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 plus equity
Salary based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and paid parental leave

Export Compliance

This role requires access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations under ITAR. You must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or certain protected individuals) or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.