Impulse Space · 3 weeks ago
Senior RF Test Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expImpulse Space is a company focused on spacecraft manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer to take ownership of the RF test strategy for their wireless products. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to define test requirements, implement test software and hardware, and ensure flight readiness through rigorous testing and validation processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with a cross-disciplinary team to define and implement RF test requirements, implement RF test software architecture, and design and build RF test hardware fixtures
Design RF acceptance criteria for flight readiness
Implement scripts to control RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, antenna test infrastructure, power meters, power supplies, and other devices
Design and implement fixtures to test design compatibility with GNSS constellations and ground station infrastructure
Work with hardware and software engineers to prepare testing for radiation and ground station test programs
Generate key performance indicator matrices to plan testing for RF products
Work with ground software teams to develop and test satellite to ground data pipelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field
Experience writing automation scripts for RF hardware test
Ability to work in the lab with RF equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, GNSS simulators, and software defined radios
Proficient in testing and troubleshooting RF devices
5+ years writing Python, LabView, TILE, or other test software
Strong understanding of RF system parameters such as channel power, EVM, modulation, Es/N0, C/N0, and bandwidth
Experience writing and documenting RF test procedures for use by other engineers and technicians
Familiarity working with embedded Linux
Strong software debugging skills
RF Hardware debugging skills
Preferred
Experience testing and troubleshooting microcontrollers and/or FPGA's
Experience with common RF protocols like SRS4, DVBS-II, and CCSDS
Analysis or test experience for electronics performance in radiation environments
Experience with GNU radio flowgraph development and troubleshooting
Experience implementing RF transmitter and receiver algorithms
Familiarity with satellite spectrum licensing laws, agencies, and standards
Experience testing RF devices for regulatory compliance
Experience in a startup or agile development environment
Benefits
Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-12-25
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