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Vast · 17 hours ago

RF Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

Vast is dedicated to advancing human presence in space by developing artificial gravity space stations. The RF Test Engineer will support the design and testing of RF communications and antenna systems essential for these space stations, ensuring effective communication systems for human spaceflight.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with RF and antenna engineers to design and build state of the art automated test systems for component level and vehicle level applications

Test automation software development for test instruments, data processing, test sequencing, and reporting

Define RF test system requirements and specifications

Support spacecraft RF test activities such as OTA, EMI/EMC, antenna pattern measurement, and system checkouts

Hands on environmental test for RF hardware (thermal cycling, TVAC, random vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, humidity, etc) as well as supporting spacecraft integration test in cleanroom facilities

Qualification

RF designRF test equipmentTest automation softwareGNU RadioSoftware developmentRF modulationIP networkingSerial communicationRF schematicsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in ECE, EE, Physics, or related STEM discipline

2+ years in an RF design and/or test role

Experience with RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Communications Test Systems, Power Meters, etc

Preferred

Ms in ECE, EE, Physics, or related stem discipline

Mission oriented mindset with a strong desire for team success

Comfortable communicating deeply technical topics to a wide variety of audiences

Experience with GNU Radio and software-defined radios (SDRs)

Understanding of RF modulation and media access control schemes such as BPSK, SOQPSK, GMSK, APSK, TDMA, FDMA, etc

Familiarity with IP networking and ethernet connected test instruments

Experience with serial communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, and I2C, RS-422/485

Understanding of RF schematics and RF electronics manufacturing

Experience with software development: Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, etc

Familiarity with space rated avionics test standards such as SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, MIL-STD-461, etc

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees