RF Engineer - Internship
Inversion Space
· Playa Vista, California, United States
· Oct 13, 2026
Advanced Reentry Technologies
Responsibilities:
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Work closely with RF engineers and cross-functional teammates to build practical understanding of how aerospace RF and telemetry systems are developed, tested, integrated, and prepared for flight applications.
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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 over-the-air and antenna test activities, including range setup and validation, as needed.
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Support GPS testing and integration for the Arc vehicle.
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Support ground station compatibility testing, including potential travel to test sites.
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Help test and evaluate in-house RF hardware, including SDR-based systems.
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Collect, process, and document RF test data and support generation of test reports and summaries.
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Assist with test automation and analysis tools using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
Requirements:
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Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline.
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GPA of 3.0 or above.
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3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).
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Coursework or project experience in RF, antennas, electromagnetics, or communications systems.
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Hands-on familiarity with RF lab equipment such as a spectrum analyzer or VNA.
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Experience with Altium, HFSS, or similar RF/PCB design tools.
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Completed an RF or antenna course.
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Experience designing a circuit board.
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Experience designing a simple microwave antenna or filter.
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Hands-on experience through Formula SAE, student rocketry, CubeSat, robotics, or similar engineering projects.
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Previous internship experience at a space, aerospace, or hardware startup.
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Experience with Python or MATLAB for test automation or data analysis.
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- Company
- Inversion Space
- Location
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Playa Vista, California, United States
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- RF / Microwave
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
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