LeoLabs · 1 month ago
RF Test & Validation Engineer
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLeoLabs is a company focused on redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space through its radar network and AI-enabled analytics. The RF Test & Validation Engineer will lead production test development and RF compliance verification for radar systems, combining hands-on engineering, test automation, and data analysis to ensure reliable performance and compliance with emissions requirements.
AerospaceDatabaseMapping ServicesSoftware
Responsibilities
Plan and execute emissions, spurious, and spectrum occupancy tests for radar systems and subsystems
Design, build, and maintain RF test setups for both engineering and production environments
Develop and refine automated test scripts and data acquisition tools using Python
Conduct and analyze RF surveys to support system characterization, compliance verification, and interference assessments
Develop and maintain compliance records, measurement reports, and EMF exposure analyses for deployed radar systems
Support troubleshooting, validation, and verification of production and field-returned hardware
Support and collaborate on RF licensing applications and renewals by providing emissions data, test documentation, and technical input
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in RF design, production test, or spectrum compliance verification
Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and antennas
Proficiency with Python for data collection, automation, and analysis
Working knowledge of emission and EMC/EMI test practices
Technical writing skills for generating clear, accurate test documentation, compliance reports, and engineering records
Strong documentation and organizational skills for maintaining test records and compliance data
Ability to manage multiple test initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment
Preferred
Experience with radar, satellite communications, or other high-power RF systems
Familiarity with production test development and calibration workflows
Understanding of RF safety and human exposure assessment methods
Experience integrating test automation tools or database systems
Familiarity with FCC or international frequency licensing processes and associated technical documentation
Benefits
Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
Unlimited paid time off for most roles
Competitive salary and equity packages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation
Company
LeoLabs
LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111MKey Investors
GP BullhoundHorizons Ventures
2024-02-12Series Unknown· $29M
2021-06-03Series B· $65M
2020-02-05Series A
Leadership Team
Tony Frazier
Chief Executive Officer
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