ATE RF Engineer Verified today
About the Role
AST SpaceMobile is building SpaceMobile, the first space-based cellular broadband network accessible by standard smartphones, delivering 4G/5G connectivity globally on land, sea and in flight.
You will develop and commission high-end RF test and validation systems for space communication platforms. You own all Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test inputs to the R&D team, architecting and implementing RF-related Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and commissioning. You will measure and report RF KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and bridge production, ATE R&D and hardware platforms R&D teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Bring up and commission RF ATEs for space communication platforms
- Qualify and verify RF ATE operation according to spec and requirements
- Report routinely on anomalies, outliers, exceptions and issues
- Track trends of RF KPIs and identify potential risks
- Hands-on calibration, qualification and troubleshooting with ATE and R&D teams
- Collaborate across production, ATE and hardware R&D teams
- Continuously improve development and test workflows
Required Experience
- 5+ years RF communication or RADAR equipment testing
- At least 3+ years hands-on working with RF lab test equipment and ATE
- Strong knowledge of RF test methodologies
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment: VNA, analysers, signal generators
- B.Sc in Engineering or related field
What We're Looking For
- Self-managed and independent with strong ownership and execution
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Workplace
Office-based in Midland, Texas: 4 days onsite per week, 1 day remote. Lab work at Midland TX location.