RF Test Engineer II

Gilat•Los Angeles, CA

20h•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Gilat. Anywhere on the planet and in space, we bring Boundless Communications. At Gilat Satellite Networks, (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) we’re not just shaping the future of satellite communications—we’re transforming how the world connects. From bridging the digital divide to powering in-flight connectivity and delivering combat-proven advanced SATCOM solutions, we're driving deep-tech satellite innovation. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world. Gilat Wavestream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat, is a market leader in solid-state power amplifiers and innovative RF solutions. Gilat Wavestream provides advanced satellite communication technologies for mission-critical applications, serving defense, commercial, and mobility markets worldwide. We are looking for an experienced RF Test Engineer II to join our Engineering team and support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of RF test setups, fixtures, and automated testing processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on RF test experience, strong technical troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in a related RF test engineering field.
Strong understanding of RF power amplifier testing and standard RF measurements, including S-Parameters such as S21, S11, S22, and S12, IMD, harmonics, spurious emissions, P1dB/P3dB, gain compression, noise figure, and ACPR.
Experience supporting qualification testing, including vibration, EMI/EMC, and lightning testing.
Ability to interpret relevant industry standards, including DO-160.
Experience with LabVIEW for test automation.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Visio.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Design and build RF test bench setups and fixtures to support manual and ATE testing.
Maintain, train, and continuously improve test configurations to support the fast-paced design and production of power amplifiers.
Lead and support Design Verification Testing activities, providing technical information and feedback to project engineers and design review teams.
Write code, fix bugs, and collaborate with team members to optimise test programs.
Support Operations teams with testing and troubleshooting as needed.
Research, analyse, design, and create processes for testing and troubleshooting RF components and RF systems.
Collaborate in a team environment to analyse specifications and performance requirements, and create and implement test configurations.
Create and manage documentation procedures for Design Verification, Factory Acceptance, Qualification, and/or Functional Testing.