RF Test Engineer at LeoLabs

Menlo Park, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, Space TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in RF design, production test, or spectrum compliance verification
Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and antennas
Proficiency with Python for data collection, automation, and analysis
Working knowledge of emission and EMC/EMI test practices
Technical writing skills for generating clear, accurate test documentation, compliance reports, and engineering records
Strong documentation and organizational skills for maintaining test records and compliance data
Ability to manage multiple test initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Plan and execute emissions, spurious, and spectrum occupancy tests for radar systems and subsystems
Design, build, and maintain RF test setups for both engineering and production environments
Develop and refine automated test scripts and data acquisition tools using Python
Conduct and analyze RF surveys to support system characterization, compliance verification, and interference assessments
Develop and maintain compliance records, measurement reports, and EMF exposure analyses for deployed radar systems
Support troubleshooting, validation, and verification of production and field-returned hardware
Support and collaborate on RF licensing applications and renewals by providing emissions data, test documentation, and technical input

Skills

RF Engineering

Emissions Testing

Spectrum Analysis

Test Automation

RF Compliance

Radar Systems

Data Analysis

Production Testing

Spurious Emissions

Spectrum Occupancy

LeoLabs

Satellite tracking and collision avoidance services

About LeoLabs

LeoLabs offers critical information services to satellite operators and businesses in the low Earth orbit (LEO) sector through their LeoLabs Vertex™ platform. Their services include automated satellite tracking, collision avoidance, on-console support, and mission risk assessment, all designed to enhance the safety and success of space operations. LeoLabs stands out from competitors with its global phased array radar network that provides reliable data delivery across both hemispheres. The company's goal is to ensure efficient and safe space operations for its clients.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$108MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Starfish Space challenges LeoLabs' market position.

Rapid radar tech development by competitors may outpace LeoLabs' current offerings.

Reliance on government contracts exposes LeoLabs to funding and policy change risks.

Differentiation

LeoLabs offers automated satellite tracking and collision avoidance services in low Earth orbit.

Their LeoLabs Vertex™ platform provides comprehensive space situational awareness services.

The global radar network ensures reliable data delivery across both hemispheres.

Upsides

Partnership with UK Space Command enhances LeoLabs' role in ISR satellite development.

U.S. Air Force funding boosts LeoLabs' next-gen radar technology for VLEO tracking.

NOAA contract extension strengthens LeoLabs' position in U.S. space traffic coordination.

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