E-Space

Sustainable satellite constellations for AIoT data

Principal RF System & Test Engineer

RF & Microwave EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSaratoga, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering, RF/microwave engineering, telecommunications, or a related field.
At least 7 years of industry experience in RF test and validation, with a successful product launch history.
A deep understanding of wireless communications principles, especially as applied to satellite systems.
Strong RF knowledge, including analyzing and testing link budgets, antenna signatures, multipath, and RF transceiver measurement techniques such as noise figure, gain/power, ACLR, linearity, and phase noise.
Proficiency with test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and vector network analyzers.
Proficiency in test automation using Python or a similar programming language.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

Understand system requirements and architecture in depth.
Define test plans and strategies for lab, field, and on-orbit testing.
Ensure timely test execution, accuracy, and repeatability.
Automate test execution, including control and configuration of test equipment.
Document test results, test coverage, and other key performance indicators, and regularly communicate them to stakeholders.
Design lab setups for various tests, including radiated chamber tests, and build racks and other test rigs as needed to execute the test plan.
Work with external vendors to procure components and equipment needed to build test systems.
Collaborate across hardware, software, mechanical, and systems teams in different time zones to ensure system requirements are met during operation.
Analyze test results in depth, identify root causes of issues, and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.

Desired Qualifications

Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, preferably 5G New Radio.
Satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience.
Familiarity with LabVIEW or MATLAB.
A master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
Direct experience in low Earth orbit satellite component development, design, and in-orbit activities.

What you will do

Understand system requirements and architecture in depth.
Define test plans and test strategies for lab, field and on-orbit testing.
Ensure timely execution, test accuracy and repeatability.
Automate the test execution including control and configuration of test equipment.
Document test results, test coverage and other KPIs and communicate to all stakeholders regularly.
Design lab setups for various types of tests, including radiated chamber tests. Build racks and other test-rigs as necessary for executing the test plan.
Work with external vendors for procuring components and equipment necessary to build test systems.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams – hardware, software, mechanical, systems, etc. – in different time-zones to ensure that system requirements will be met during operation.
Deep-dive into test results and root-cause issues and communicate with the appropriate teams.

What you bring to this role

Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in RF test and validation in the industry with a successful product launch history.
Deep understanding of wireless communications principles, especially in the context of satellite systems.
Strong RF knowledge includes analyzing and testing link budgets, antenna signatures, multipath, etc. Knowledge of RF transceiver measurement techniques such as noise figure, gain/power, ACLR, Linearity, phase noise, etc.
Proficiency in using test equipment (e.g., power supplies, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meters, vector network analyzer).
Proficiency in test automation using Python or similar programming language.
Excellent problem-solving with a from-first-principles approach.
Flexible, responsive, and collaborative with an ability to work at a fast-paced startup environment.
Strong analytical and communication skills. Teamplayer.

Bonus points for the following

Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, preferably 5GNR.
Some satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience
Familiarity with Labview/MATLAB.
Master’s degree in EE/CS/CE or a related field

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured, and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge, and direct experience in LEO satellite component development, design, and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

The Company is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

About the Company

E-Space

Sustainable satellite constellations for AIoT data

E-Space designs small, easy-to-install satellite devices that can be tracked and connected from anywhere on Earth. Its E-Space LEO platform uses AIoT to optimize data from these devices, turning it into actionable insights and automated actions. By redesigning spacecraft, antenna, and deployment methods, it lowers the cost of satellite systems and makes space technology more accessible for governments, businesses, communities, and individuals. The company aims to be an ESG-aligned partner, using space data to support sustainable decisions and responsible planetary stewardship.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $50M
Headquarters: Arlington, TX
Founded: 2021

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