RF Test Engineer

LeoLabs•Menlo Park, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

At LeoLabs, weâre building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 241,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions. Weâre not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations. If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here. We are seeking an RF Test Engineer This position is based full-time onsite at our headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, where youâll work closely with our development and production teams. At LeoLabs, the Hardware Engineering Team designs, develops, manufactures, and deploys the advanced radar systems that provide persistent orbital intelligence to our customers worldwide. As an RF Test Engineer, you will lead production test development, emissions testing, and RF compliance verification for LeoLabsâ global radar network. This role combines hands-on RF engineering, test automation, and data analysis to ensure our radar systems perform reliably and remain compliant with emissions requirements. You will own the design and maintenance of RF test setups used for both engineering development and production validation. Occasional international travel will be required to support site survey activities.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in RF design, production test, or spectrum compliance verification.
Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and antennas.
Proficiency with Python for data collection, automation, and analysis.
Working knowledge of emission and EMC/EMI test practices.
Technical writing skills for generating clear, accurate test documentation, compliance reports, and engineering records.
Strong documentation and organizational skills for maintaining test records and compliance data.
Ability to manage multiple test initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radar, satellite communications, or other high-power RF systems.
Familiarity with production test development and calibration workflows.
Understanding of RF safety and human exposure assessment methods.
Experience integrating test automation tools or database systems.
Familiarity with FCC or international frequency licensing processes and associated technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute emissions, spurious, and spectrum occupancy tests for radar systems and subsystems.
Design, build, and maintain RF test setups for both engineering and production environments.
Develop and refine automated test scripts and data acquisition tools using Python.
Conduct and analyze RF surveys to support system characterization, compliance verification, and interference assessments.
Develop and maintain compliance records, measurement reports, and EMF exposure analyses for deployed radar systems.
Support troubleshooting, validation, and verification of production and field-returned hardware.
Support and collaborate on RF licensing applications and renewals by providing emissions data, test documentation, and technical input.