Embedded Linux RF Test Engineer

Our Space client in San Diego is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer III to join a project team environment as an individual contributor. This role will focus on the design and development of new test architectures as well as sustaining engineering tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, schedule, and execute functional performance and environmental test architectures.
• Review device and system-level functional specifications, design documents, and project documentation.
• Participate in the review of software product design and coding.
• Ensure all developed test protocols are automated (where possible), adhere to testing standards, and are well-documented.
• Develop work estimates and status reports for each test effort.
• May lead and coordinate part or all of the testing efforts for a project, which includes developing and tracking a test plan and schedule, as well as reporting test results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, with a concentration in software; or equivalent knowledge in software engineering.
• Extensive background in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills.
• Expert-level configuration of ATE components, including rack instrumentation and PXI architectures.
• Excellent track record developing test automation software (LabVIEW experience is not required).
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with test tools and equipment, particularly high-end spectrum and vector network analyzers.
• Proficient in writing and executing test procedures; strong documentation skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of OpenTAP test software development.
• Basic printed circuit board design experience using Altium Designer.
• Familiarity with flying probe, AXI, and AOI test services.
• General industry knowledge to support external vendors during the quoting, scheduling, and execution phases.
• Previous experience testing RF devices operating in the S, X, and Ka bands.
• Exposure to optics and laser communication technologies.