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Impulse Space

Senior RF Test Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$135K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Senior RF Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $135,000 - $180,000 / year Description As a Senior RF Test Engineer ...

Apex Technology, Inc.

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the Role We are seeking an RF Test Engineer to support development, integration, and validation of spacecraft communication and RF systems. This role will focus heavily on flatsat and ...

Tarana Wireless Inc

Senior RF Test Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$120 - $155/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Role Summary The RF Team seeks an experienced RF Test Engineer to support the development of RF transceiver boards and antennas for next‑generation products operating in the 3-7 GHz band.

Dover Corporation

RF Test Engineer

West Chester, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design RF architectures including test fixtures, racks, and test benches * Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes * Support standardization of Automated ...

CesiumAstro

RF Test Engineer II

Austin, TX

We are looking to add an RF Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware and software for satellites ...

Xona Space Systems, Inc

RF Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

We're looking for a highly motivated and hands-on RF Test Engineer to join our growing team and take ownership of testing the RF systems that power our next generation service. In this role, you'll ...

Xona Space Systems, Inc

RF Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

We're looking for a highly motivated and hands-on RF Test Engineer to join our growing team and take ownership of testing the RF systems that power our next generation service. In this role, you'll ...

Dover Corporation

RF Test Engineer

West Chester, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design RF architectures including test fixtures, racks, and test benches * Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes * Support standardization of Automated ...

CesiumAstro

RF Test Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are looking to add an RF Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware and software for satellites ...

CesiumAstro

RF Test Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are looking to add an RF Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware and software for satellites ...

Xona Space

RF Test Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

We're looking for a highly motivated and hands‑on RF Test Engineer to join our growing team and take ownership of testing the RF systems that power our next generation service. In this role, you'll ...

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Siri InfoSolutions Inc

RF test Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

RF Test Engineer Location: Fremont , California Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location Core Responsibilities 1. Test Execution & System Validation * Configure, calibrate, and operate multi ...

CesiumAstro

RF Test Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are looking to add an RF Test Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware and software for satellites ...

Motorola Solutions

RF Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a RF Test Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in ...

Motorola

RF Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a RF Test Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in ...

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

RF Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a RF Test Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance rf test engineer in the United States is $117,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Rf Test EngineerRF Test Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in RF testingTechnical diploma or associate degree, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or client sitesLaboratory or manufacturing facilities, on-site testing
Industry UsageDesign firms, consulting, freelance projectsManufacturers, testing labs, production lines

Freelance Rf Test Engineers typically hold engineering degrees and work independently on RF testing projects, often remotely or at client sites. RF Test Technicians usually have technical diplomas and work within labs or production environments. Both roles focus on RF testing but differ in credentials, work setting, and employment structure.

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Senior RF Test Engineer

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

$135K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Senior RF Test Engineer
Department: Assembly, Integration & Test
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $135,000 - $180,000 / year
Description
As a Senior RF Test Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own RF test strategy, automation infrastructure, and system-level validation for wireless spacecraft and ground communication systems. You will work closely with RF, embedded, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to define test requirements, develop scalable validation infrastructure, and drive reliability across a wide range of RF hardware.
This role is focused on RF test architecture, automation, production validation, and characterization of wireless communication systems including GNSS receivers, radios, antennas, and modulated communication waveforms.
Responsibilities
  • Define RF test requirements and acceptance criteria for engineering, integration, and production environments
  • Lead the design and development of RF test fixtures and automated test systems
  • Develop scalable Python-based automation tools for RF testing, instrumentation control, and data analysis
  • Characterize and debug modulated RF waveforms and wireless communication links
  • Operate and integrate RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and software defined radios
  • Lead RF hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and system-level validation efforts
  • Conduct RF system-level testing including coexistence (CoEx), desense, beamforming, and over-the-air (OTA) testing
  • Test and validate RF hardware including GNSS receivers, radios, antennas, filters, amplifiers, and other RF components

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience writing Python for RF test systems, automation infrastructure, or wireless hardware validation environments
  • Experience working with RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, GNSS simulators, and SDR platforms
  • Experience with RF system measurements such as channel power, EVM, modulation quality, Es/N0, C/N0, bandwidth, and receiver sensitivity
  • Experience developing and documenting RF test procedures for engineering or production environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across RF hardware and software systems
  • Comfortable working hands-on in lab and integration environments

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience developing scalable production or manufacturing RF test systems
  • Experience with SDR platforms, GNU Radio, or custom waveform development
  • Experience with beamforming, phased arrays, or multi-antenna RF systems
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux
  • Experience with RF environmental, vacuum, thermal, vibration, or OTA testing
  • Experience leading cross-functional integration and validation efforts
  • Experience working in a fast-paced hardware development environment

Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space's spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse 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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