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K2 Space

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$100K - $150K/yr

You will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet ...

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Redwire Space

RF Test Engineer, Associate

Longmont, CO · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Redwire Space Solutions has an opportunity for an RF Test Engineer at our facility in Longmont, CO to operate our spherical near-field antenna test chamber . In this role, you will use the test ...

Redwire Space

RF Test Engineer, Associate

Longmont, CO · On-site

$82K - $105K/yr

Redwire Space Solutions has an opportunity for an RF Test Engineer at our facility in Longmont, CO to operate our spherical near-field antenna test chamber . In this role, you will use the test ...

Amentum

Entry Level RF Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Amentum is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team providing technical and engineering support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Norfolk, VA. Radio Frequency Engineer Responsibilities Include:

Pae

Entry Level RF Engineer

Norfolk, VA

Amentum is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team providing technical and engineering support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Norfolk, VA. Radio Frequency Engineer Responsibilities Include:

FIRST RF

Test Engineer

Boulder, CO

Summary FIRST RF is seeking a Test Engineer to support the engineering and production teams in testing of cutting-edge antenna prototypes and products. In this role, you will work as part of the ...

FIRST RF CORPORATION

Test Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$85K - $130K/yr

Summary FIRST RF is seeking a Test Engineer to support the engineering and production teams in testing of cutting-edge antenna prototypes and products. In this role, you will work as part of the ...

Qualcomm

Test Engineer, ATE RF

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$111K - $166K/yr

The test engineer develops automated production test solutions for RF transceivers and Mixed signal devices. This role supports the activities for launching new products into high volume production ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level rf drive test engineer in the United States is $126,050.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Rf Drive Test Engineer vs Entry Level Network Field Technician?

AspectEntry Level Rf Drive Test EngineerEntry Level Network Field Technician
CredentialsBasic engineering degree, RF certificationsTechnical diploma or associate degree, network certifications
Work EnvironmentField testing, drive tests, RF analysisField installation, maintenance, troubleshooting
Industry UsageTelecom, wireless networksTelecom, internet service providers

Both roles involve fieldwork in telecom environments, but the Entry Level Rf Drive Test Engineer focuses on RF signal testing and analysis, while the Entry Level Network Field Technician handles network installation and maintenance. The former emphasizes RF expertise, whereas the latter concentrates on network infrastructure support.

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RF Test Engineer

RF Test Engineer

K2 Space

Los Angeles, CA

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others – with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers – we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

You will own the success of Avionics testing involving the computing, data acquisition, RF, and power subsystems that are key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will be pivotal in developing production quality test hardware and software to deliver flight avionics through ATP and QTP for the first Mega satellite constellation. You will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics hardware, validate prototype designs, define test requirements, and design test infrastructure to meet critical programmatic milestones such as delivery of flight hardware to vehicle integration. In your first year, you will lead multidisciplinary test campaigns, root cause investigations, and production improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Design and fabricate test hardware, harnessing, and test systems to support electrical and RF development testing
  • Develop modular, reusable test automation software and drivers in Linux, Python, C++, Rust, etc.
  • Execute development and production tests to meet internal and external customer needs
  • Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond
  • Develop data acquisition, control, and instrumentation systems to test at the integrated level
  • Own the project management of multiple test assets and acceptance testing of flight avionics including upgrades to support hardware lifecycle
  • Design device simulators deployed across component subsystem and HITL testbeds
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, testing methods, and project test schedules

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or other relevant engineering discipline or any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience with test hardware design and software management
  • Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust)
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment
  • Familiarity with SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 testing methods, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
  • Experience with software-defined radio hardware development, including high-speed RF data converters (digital to analog and analog to digital converters), clock trees, and data converter interfaces
  • Experience with calibration of RF equipment, dataflow testing, and radiated end-to-end validation
  • Experience with the practical application of serial and ethernet communications
  • Understanding of the failure modes of electrical systems in space environments
  • Demonstrated ability to own electrical hardware test systems within an integrated engineering team
  • Creative problem solver that can balance schedule, resource, and technical constraints

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person."

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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About K2 Space

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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