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ATE RF Engineer

AST SpaceMobile
Midland, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 months ago
VNAsignal generatorsRF test equipment

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven ATE RF engineer. This role combines hands-on technical expertise and close collaboration with the space communication platforms R&D team, driving the development and commissioning of cutting-edge high-end test and validation systems at space and production quality as well as process and performance evaluations and trends analysis of AST communication platforms throughout production. You will own all DFM and DFT inputs to the R&D team in the process of developing the architecture, solutions and implementation of all RF related ATE, ATP and commissioning of all new equipment, RF KPIs measurements and reports to engineering and R&D, hands-on troubleshooting and RF ATE status monitoring. You will play a key role in bridging between production, ATE R&D and engineering and RF hardware platforms R&D.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bring up and commission RF ATEs for space communication platforms.
  • Qualify and verify RF ATE operation according to spec and requirements.
  • Report in routine and timely manner on anomalies, outliers, exceptions and issues.
  • Track trends of RF KPIs, observe and ignite the discussion on potential risks
  • Hands on calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting in alignment with the ATE and R&D teams.
  • Collaboration: - Cross collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Production, ATE, HW R&D
  • Continuously improve development and test workflows.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years of RF communication/RADAR equipment testing. of which at least 3+ years of hands-on working with RF lab test equipment and ATE.
  • Technical Skills:. Strong knowledge of RF test methodologies, Hands-on experience with lab equipment: VNA, analysers, signal generators.
  • Education: B.Sc in Engineering, or related field.

Soft Skills

  • Self managed, independent and with strong sense of ownership and execution.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Technology Stack

RF test equipment

RF test methods for Gain, Loss, flatness, NF, Intermodulation’s, linearity

Physical Requirements

  • Working from office at least 4 days a week + 1 remote
  • Location: Lab work at Midland TX
  • This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands .
  • AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment 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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