RF Test Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

2d•$82,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the RF TEST ENGINEER I/II is responsible for testing RF components and spacecrafts for the space systems team. The RF Test Engineer supports test setup design, qualification of components, and production troubleshooting. This RF Test Engineer will be the focal for EMI/EMC testing and evaluation. The ideal RF Test Engineer will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and reliably meet tight project deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Communications, RF, or other technical discipline
Working knowledge of common RF components such as splitters, attenuators, amplifiers and frequency converters and their general RF performance characteristics.
Solid theoretical understanding of RF test and measurement principles.
General understanding of EMI/EMC testing
2+ years' experience across all aspects of RF device/system testing including test planning, conduct, and reporting.
Highly proficient in using RF test and measurement equipment such as; Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) and spectrum analyzer.
Understanding of MIL-STD-461 and SMC-S-016
Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods
Use hands with dexterity to operate controls, tools and technical equipment, as needed
Read technical documents, drawings, and computer screens requiring close and distance vision
Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed
Work in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing test scripts and automated test setups.
Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environments.
Effective communication and documentation skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
Working knowledge of RF communications systems including; modulation and coding, cascaded RF device performance, and link analysis.
Experience performing end-to-end testing of RF communications systems for example; Eb/N0 vs BER testing.
Familiarity with the ITU radio regulations along with general RF licensing processes and dependencies.

Responsibilities

Design test setups.
Develop test scripts to automate tests.
Develop test plans and procedures.
Seek input from RF engineers as necessary to support test setup design/analysis.
Arrange/purchase test equipment and components as needed.
Establish test setups.
Conduct testing.
Post-process test data.
Develop test reports.
Train and support production technicians.
Support the production process.
Seek input from RF engineers as necessary.