Inversion Space
RF Test Engineer II
$77K–$150K
Playa Vista, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 2+ years of professional experience, or intensive academic/project experience, in RF test, measurement, validation, or integration. RF Test Engineer I consideration: 1+ years of professional experience in RF test engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with RF emphasis.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under ITAR.
About the job
Verifies, integrates, and characterizes flight and ground RF/telemetry systems for reentry vehicles, from laboratory testing through mission-readiness verification.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute RF test plans and procedures; test components, subsystems, and integrated vehicle systems.
- Set up and troubleshoot RF test configurations, measure performance, and support hardware integration and qualification testing.
- Analyze and document test results; improve test efficiency and data quality through automation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with RF emphasis.
- Hands-on RF test and measurement experience, including test setup development, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.
- Ability to develop test plans, procedures, and formal reports; experience with test automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with antenna and over-the-air testing; familiarity with S-band and L-band systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace qualification standards, S-parameters, environmental testing, or aerospace/spacecraft RF systems.
Pay
$106,000 - $150,000 USD (base salary); $77,000–$116,000 USD (compensation range for RF Test Engineer I)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters
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