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What this role is
A senior RF and systems validation engineer owning end-to-end correctness of satellite service passes for a space-based cellular network, responsible for configuring payloads, validating link budgets, analyzing signals, and troubleshooting across RF and RAN domains from lab through production. This role suits experienced wireless or satellite engineers comfortable leading technical reviews, building diagnostic tools, and coordinating across multiple teams in a fast-paced test environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, RF Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in RF engineering, RAN, satellite communications, or wireless systems validation
- Understanding of link budget analysis, FSPL, elevation-angle-dependent scan loss, EIRP, G/T, and RF measurement techniques
- Experience with IQ domain and DSP signal analysis including spectrogram and FFT inspection
- Deep knowledge of LTE/RAN technologies
- Scripting or automation experience in Python, Lua, or MATLAB
- Proven ability to analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive issue resolution across teams
- Experience leading feature validation, production readiness, and operational handover activities
Nice to have
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical detail
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple owners
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Comfort leading technical discussions and cross-functional alignment
- Experience in fast-paced test campaigns with changing priorities and cross-time-zone coordination