RF Test Engineer II
Inversion Space
· Playa Vista, California, United States
· Jul 22, 2026
Advanced Reentry Technologies
Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute RF test plans, procedures, and verification methods for components, subsystems, and integrated vehicle systems.
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Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory test configurations for receiver, transmitter, and antenna validation.
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Measure and characterize RF performance including gain, insertion loss, return loss, noise figure, linearity, bandwidth, spurious response, dynamic range, and interference susceptibility.
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Perform component-, subsystem-, and system-level RF test and measurement activities using standard laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
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Support integration, debug, and troubleshooting of RF hardware in development, qualification, and test environments.
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Collect, analyze, and document test data in formal reports, summaries, and engineering briefings.
Requirements:
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Coordinate closely with RF, antenna, DSP, FPGA, software, and electrical engineering teams during integration and test activities.
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Improve test efficiency, repeatability, and data quality through automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
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Support over-the-air and antenna test activities, including range setup and validation, as needed.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with RF emphasis.
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Typically 2+ years of professional experience (or intensive academic/project experience) in RF test, measurement, validation, or integration.
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Hands-on RF test and measurement experience for component, subsystem, and system-level validation.
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Proficiency with common laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, and power supplies.
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Experience with RF test setup development, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.
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Familiarity with receiver/transmitter performance metrics including gain, noise figure, linearity, spurious response, bandwidth, and dynamic range.
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Ability to develop test plans, test procedures, and formal test reports.
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Experience with test automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
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Understanding of integration issues across RF, digital, and embedded hardware systems.
Clearance Required: Secret
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- Company
- Inversion Space
- Location
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Playa Vista, California, United States
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- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
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