Senior RF Test Engineer

Denver, Colorado | Full-Time | On-Site

Please Note: Due to U.S. export control regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required U.S. government authorizations.

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation RF communication technologies for advanced space systems. As part of a fast-growing engineering team, you will play a key role in developing, validating, and optimising high-performance RF hardware used in demanding mission-critical applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full RF test lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, scalable test solutions for cutting-edge communication systems supporting space and aerospace platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement RF test plans, procedures, and automated test solutions.

• Develop reusable RF test architectures and frameworks to support product verification and validation.

• Perform RF characterisation and performance testing using industry-standard laboratory equipment.

• Analyse RF measurement data, identify performance trends, and communicate technical findings to engineering teams.

• Work closely with RF, hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Support Design for Test (DFT) activities from early development through to qualification.

• Troubleshoot complex RF hardware and test system issues.

• Manage laboratory equipment, support calibration activities, and contribute to future equipment selection and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Produce clear technical documentation and participate in engineering design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 6+ years of industry experience designing, developing, and implementing RF test systems.

• Strong knowledge of RF measurements, including:

  • Error Vector Magnitude (EVM)

  • Linearity

  • Noise Spectral Density (NSD)

  • Gain

  • Phase Noise

• Experience developing RF test architectures, automation frameworks, and reusable test procedures.

• Hands-on experience with RF laboratory equipment, including:

  • Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)

  • Vector Signal Generators (VSG)

  • Vector Signal Analyzers (VSA)

  • Spectrum Analyzers

  • Digital Oscilloscopes

• Experience with RF test automation and scripting.

• Good understanding of statistics, metrology, and measurement uncertainty.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience testing phased array or beamforming RF systems.

• Programming or scripting experience using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar languages.

• Understanding of RF and mixed-signal hardware, including amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs, antennas, and high-speed communication hardware.

• Previous experience within the space, satellite, aerospace, or defence sectors.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly technical engineering environment where you’ll help develop advanced RF technologies for next-generation aerospace and space applications. You’ll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, influence the design of sophisticated test systems, and contribute to products operating at the forefront of the industry.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the opportunity, please get in touch with:

Madison Risdale
📧 madison.risdale@newspacetechnical.com

Angela Olmo
📧 angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com