Hiring: Test Engineer III - Radio Frequency Specialization Company: Sierra Space Location: Louisville, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:32:58 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Systems Design, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •5+ years of related experience. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support design and execution of RF and space communications tests, including the use of RF antennas, antenna hats, modems, vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, cable analyzers (VSWR), and communications cabling. •Implement and execute test scripts and code (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) for control, telemetry, data acquisition, and analysis of integrated systems. •Interface directly with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) — including power supplies, controls, instruments, sensors, networking and communications equipment, data acquisition equipment, and associated software and wiring, including National Instruments & LabVIEW products. •Interpret electrical and network schematics and signal channelization databases to support test execution. •Contribute to software testing efforts spanning functionality, performance, and regression testing. •Support execution of tests on integrated systems for thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, acoustic, EMI/EMC, and other space environments, using a variety of instrumentation and sensors to measure electrical, mechanical, optical, and other characteristics. •Prepare test procedures and test reports, and support development of test plans, to demonstrate compliance with system requirements. •Read and interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and apply logical troubleshooting techniques to resolve testing issues. Qualifications: •We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. •Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience). •Typically 5+ years of related experience. •The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. •General expertise in one area of test engineering principles and practices. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams. •Demonstrated capacity to read/interpret schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical troubleshooting techniques. •General expertise with various testing equipment, standards, and methodologies. •Skilled in test design and execution of integrated products or systems, including spacecraft, aircraft, ships, or other similar large and complex systems that incorporate electrical, mechanical, and software components, typically working under the guidance of senior engineers •Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or similar degree, or equivalent experience Compensation: •$112,694 - $154,975 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!