Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.We are looking for an experienced Senior Satellite RF Test Engineer to help architect cutting edge test infrastructure and take satellites from initial build, through functional testing, spacecraft validation, and chart the path to reliably integrating and launching thousands of satellites. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve. We want individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. Our team is responsible for development and implementation of test hardware and test campaigns for integrated vehicle testing.As a Project Kuiper Satellite RF Test Engineer you will be responsible for verification and validation of the satellite wireless system. This includes testing, analyzing, and optimizing RF systems from baseband modems to RF transceivers to phased-array antennas. You will work with multiple engineering and manufacturing teams across ground and space systems to specify test equipment requirements, develop test plans and complex test commanding scripts and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives. Your focus will be in optimization of test processes to enable Project Kuiper production plans.Key job responsibilities- Develop, augment, and support testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft to determine suitability for flight.- Defining test plans and procedures for lab and RF chamber testing, based on identified requirements for subsystems and for the overall system.- Analyzing and mitigating potential self-interference and other system interference issues.- Implementing, validating, and optimizing RF lab set-ups composed of antenna, measurement equipment, and prototype equipment. Analyzing RF link budget / line-up for test set-ups and for the deployed system- Lead the definition and implementation of organization wide test strategies to mitigate product risks to stakeholders.- Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution.- Own vehicle level test campaigns and collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, software developers, tooling teams and ground support teams to deliver a thoroughly tested spacecraft ready for launch.- Communicate fluidly across a variety of teams to identify product risks and how they will be addressed to ensure mission success.- Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.- Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.- Interpreting test results, troubleshooting issues, performing root-cause analysis for any test failures.- Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python and MATLAB.- Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize and improve testing capabilities.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.About the teamThe Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for development and execution of test plans to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The team's responsibilities include process development, test hardware and software