Senior Hardware Test Engineer (RF Systems)

Come join an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world!

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Katherine Krull

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Salary : $145,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us :

Come join an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world!

Job Title : Sr. Hardware Test Engineer

Job Location : Seattle, WA

Work Schedule : 100% on-site, M-F

Pay Rate : $145k-$185k / yr. + Comprehensive Benefits + Unlimited PTO

Must have :

• 7+ years of experience in hardware validation, test engineering, or RF systems testing.
• Experience in design, testing, and debugging of RF PCBAs
• Experience with test equipment (such as oscilloscope, VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, and Signal Generator)
• Python, C / C++
• Experience conducting root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions with an emphasis on RF systems
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis.
• Experience with environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, and TVAC.

Preferred Qualifications :

Why join us?

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary : $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options

Unlimited PTO

Commuter Benefits (if working from HQ)

Learning & Development Allowance

Health & Wellness Stipend

Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas

Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system

Job Details

As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of satellite hardware. You’ll own the development and execution of comprehensive test strategies that validate wireless payloads, uncover weaknesses, and optimize system durability.

Your work will span the full lifecycle — from design validation to flight readiness — and will be instrumental in proving that payloads can thrive in the harshest environments space has to offer, including radiation, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress.

In this role, you’ll :

Build and execute rigorous test protocols for RF and mixed-signal hardware.

Analyze test data to identify failure modes, drive root-cause investigations, and feed improvements back into design.

Develop methods to optimize system resilience under space conditions.

Lead continuous improvement in test methodology, automation, and best practices.

Provide technical mentorship and help raise the bar for test engineering.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — hardware, software, and mechanical — to ensure reliability from initial design through manufacturing and in-orbit operation.

This is a full-time position based in Seattle, WA.

Must have :

Preferred Qualifications :

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