# Senior RF Testing and Integration Engineer

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c1d531d1-52be-4408-96fd-7aad807fbf98

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Midland, TX

## Summary

This role owns the complete RF testing lifecycle for satellite communications and navigation subsystems, from early validation through flight hardware integration and in-orbit commissioning. It suits engineers with aerospace RF testing experience who can develop test procedures, operate metrology equipment, troubleshoot automated systems, and support satellite operations across lab and cleanroom environments.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

Docker, Linux, MATLAB, Python

## Required

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5+ years hands-on RF subsystem testing in aerospace, defense, or satellite manufacturing
- Ground station compatibility testing experience
- Satellite In-Orbit Testing support experience
- Knowledge of RF metrology equipment operation
- RF test campaign execution including thermal vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments under ESD and FOD protocols
- On-site position at Midland, Texas facility

## Nice to have

- Satellite TT&C architecture experience
- Python-based automated RF test scripting
- SCPI command interface experience
- Integrated spacecraft flatsat testing experience
- Spacecraft production test or RF payload integration experience

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4672116005