ATE RF Engineer

AST SpaceMobile • Midland, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. We are seeking an experienced and driven ATE RF engineer. This role combines hands-on technical expertise and close collaboration with the space communication platforms R&D team, driving the development and commissioning of cutting-edge high-end test and validation systems at space and production quality as well as process and performance evaluations and trends analysis of AST communication platforms throughout production. You will own all DFM and DFT inputs to the R&D team in the process of developing the architecture, solutions and implementation of all RF related ATE, ATP and commissioning of all new equipment, RF KPIs measurements and reports to engineering and R&D, hands-on troubleshooting and RF ATE status monitoring. You will play a key role in bridging between production, ATE R&D and engineering and RF hardware platforms R&D.

Requirements

• 5+ years of RF communication/RADAR equipment testing.
• at least 3+ years of hands-on working with RF lab test equipment and ATE.
• Strong knowledge of RF test methodologies,
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment: VNA, analysers, signal generators.
• B.Sc in Engineering, or related field.
• Self managed, independent and with strong sense of ownership and execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• RF test equipment
• RF test methods for Gain, Loss, flatness, NF, Intermodulation’s, linearity

Responsibilities

• Bring up and commission RF ATEs for space communication platforms.
• Qualify and verify RF ATE operation according to spec and requirements.
• Report in routine and timely manner on anomalies, outliers, exceptions and issues.
• Track trends of RF KPIs, observe and ignite the discussion on potential risks
• Hands on calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting in alignment with the ATE and R&D teams.
• Cross collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Production, ATE, HW R&D
• Continuously improve development and test workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior