Inversion

Inversion

RF Test Engineer I

Playa Vista, California, United States

Work authorization required$106k-$150kDetected 8 days ago
PythonMATLABSparkCybersecurityComplianceLogisticsFPGAAvionicsEMI/EMCMIL-STDDO-160Electrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingLabVIEWTest AutomationCommunication

About the role

  • These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
  • Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications.
  • You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Responsibilities

  • You will sit within the Avionics team and own the development and execution of RF test plans - taking systems from benchtop validation through integrated hardware testing and mission-readiness verification.
  • Our engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the hardware they support, including development, test, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • You will help develop critical hardware and systems for cutting-edge maneuverable reentry vehicles - advancing one of the most capable reentry vehicle platforms ever developed.
  • Develop and execute RF test plans, procedures, and verification methods for components, subsystems, and integrated vehicle systems.
  • Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory test configurations for receiver, transmitter, and antenna validation.
  • Perform component-, subsystem-, and system-level RF test and measurement activities using standard laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
  • Support integration, debug, and troubleshooting of RF hardware in development, qualification, and test environments.
  • Collect, analyze, and document test data in formal reports, summaries, and engineering briefings.
  • Assist in verification of requirements and support qualification, acceptance, and environmental test campaigns.
  • Support over-the-air and antenna test activities, including range setup and validation, as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field with RF emphasis.
  • 1-3 years of professional experience (or intensive academic/project experience) in RF test, measurement, validation, or integration.
  • Hands-on RF test and measurement experience for component, subsystem, and system-level validation.
  • Proficiency with common laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, and power supplies.
  • Experience with RF test setup development, calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection.
  • Familiarity with receiver/transmitter performance metrics including gain, noise figure, linearity, spurious response, bandwidth, and dynamic range.
  • Experience with test automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical results clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with antenna and over-the-air test methods.
  • Familiarity with S-band and L-band communication or telemetry systems.
  • Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC).
  • Knowledge of telemetry and range safety standards such as IRIG-106 and common digital modulation schemes.
  • Experience with automated data acquisition, test scripting, and post-processing pipelines.
  • Familiarity with fault isolation and root-cause analysis for RF hardware failures in integrated systems.
  • Experience working with RF systems in aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or other mission-critical applications.
  • Ability to support fast-paced prototype development and integration efforts in small, highly collaborative teams.
  • Prior experience in startups or small independent engineering teams.

Compensation

  • The California annual base salary for this role is currently $77,000 - $116,000.

Company info

  • Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
  • Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.
  • We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
  • Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision.
  • Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space-based defense and logistics.
  • As an RF Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the verification, validation, integration, and performance characterization of flight and ground RF/Telemetry systems for Inversion's next-generation re-entry vehicles.
  • Essential Duties and
  • Level II Consideration - We are also open to considering qualified candidates for an RF Test Engineer II level.

Equal opportunity

  • Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
  • Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • security clearance up to Top Secret
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