Vast Senior RF Test Engineer at Vast supports development of systems for human-rated space stations by designing automated test systems and performing RF hardware testing. The role includes software development and spacecraft RF test activities.
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 tests in cleanroom facilities.
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in ECEExperience with software developmentMaster’s Degree in ECEUnderstanding of RF link budgets
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.
Experience with software development: Python, Matlab, C/C++, etc.
Preferred
Master’s Degree 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.
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 link budgets, thermal noise, noise figure, EVM, P1dB, Spurs, and Rx sensitivity.
Familiarity with antenna testing concepts such as gain, directivity, EIRP, and antenna patterns.
Understanding of RF schematics and RF electronics manufacturing.
