Sr. Test Engineer

Loft Orbital Solutions
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving"]

Own RF AIT (assembly, integration, and test) for spacecraft missions by leading integration of RF subsystems and components. Build test plans and procedures, execute comprehensive RF performance tests (including sensitivity, SNR, and frequency response), and troubleshoot issues during testing. Support environmental readiness via thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing, and analyze results to confirm RF systems meet specified requirements while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

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Loft Orbital Solutions
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Sr. Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Own RF AIT (assembly, integration, and test) for spacecraft missions by leading integration of RF subsystems and components. Build test plans and procedures, execute comprehensive RF performance tests (including sensitivity, SNR, and frequency response), and troubleshoot issues during testing. Support environmental readiness via thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing, and analyze results to confirm RF systems meet specified requirements while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the assembly and integration of RF subsystems and components into the spacecraft.
  • •Ensure proper installation, wiring, and connectivity of RF hardware per design specifications.
  • •Develop RF test plans and procedures for systems and components.
  • •Conduct comprehensive RF testing to verify performance metrics (sensitivity, SNR, frequency response).
  • •Troubleshoot and resolve RF hardware issues and prepare for environmental testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 180,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • •5+ years of experience in RF subsystem testing and integration.
  • •Proven experience integrating RF systems, performing simulations, and analyzing performance.
  • •Experience with payload RF systems, transceiver, and amplifier design.
  • •Experience with RF testing tools such as VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, and an RF chamber.
Experience:5+ yearsSpace hardwareSpaceflight antennas
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving
Tech Stack:RFVNASpectrum AnalyzerRF chamberEMI/EMCThermal vacuum testingVibration testingGNC GPS testingTTNC

Company Brief

Loft Orbital Solutions
Provides satellite rideshare and mission integration services, offering turnkey spacecraft platforms, payload hosting, and mission operations to accelerate deployment of space-based payloads for commercial and government customers.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: Long Beach, United States
Founded: 2017
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