CesiumAstro
Staff RF Test Engineer
$158K–$189K
Westminster, CO · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of industry or university research experience.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Designs, implements, and oversees RF test systems, plans, and procedures for aerospace communication products, presenting results and supporting design-for-test work.
What you'll do
- Develop test requirements, reusable test architectures, and test procedures with design and test engineering teams; implement plans and report results.
- Architect RF test systems, interpret test results, and participate in design-for-test planning and reviews.
- Manage lab equipment, guide equipment purchases, present design reviews, and contribute to proposals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
- At least 8 years of industry or university research experience designing, analyzing, and implementing RF test systems.
- High proficiency in RF measurements and test architecture development, including scripting, test executives, hardware, and measurement abstraction layers.
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments and conducted RF measurements; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with phased array over-the-air range testing.
- Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.) and understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware.
Pay
USD 158,000–189,000 (per-year-salary) — base salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, C/C++, VSAs, VSGs, VNAs
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