Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Electrical/RF Test Technician

Job Location : Palo Alto, CA

Job Duration : contract

Shifts Available : Day Shift (7:15 AM – 4:00 PM) | Swing Shift (3:15 PM – 12:00 AM)

(Must be open to supporting off-shift, weekend, and holiday work based on program schedules)

Pay Rate : up to $41.00 / hour

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical/RF Test Technician to support spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) operations in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will perform functional, operational, and environmental testing on prototype and production spacecraft systems and subsystems. Working alongside vehicle and subsystem engineers, you will verify system performance, assist with anomaly investigations, and help prepare satellites for flight and launch operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard and custom test apparatus to execute functional, operational, environmental, and life tests for spacecraft systems.
• Conduct performance tests across key subsystems, including RF communications, telemetry & command, thermal, power, propulsion, and attitude determination & control systems (ADCS).
• Power on, configure, and operate spacecraft test consoles, electrical test racks, and payload test equipment following documented operating procedures.
• Operate standard electrical and RF test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.
• Analyze electrical and RF test data, diagnose system anomalies, and provide actionable feedback to vehicle and systems engineering teams.
• Author detailed test summaries, shift pass-downs, Test Anomaly Reports (TARs), and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
• Adhere strictly to quality procedures, ISO directives, and procedural checklists.
• Travel as needed to support off-site environmental testing campaigns and launch base operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) due to ITAR/regulatory compliance.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in spacecraft integration and electrical testing. (A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline may substitute for work experience).
• Solid foundation in electrical theory (DC and RF) with proven proficiency using digital multimeters, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in at least two of the following spacecraft subsystems:
• • RF communications
  • Telemetry and command (T&C)
  • Thermal control systems
  • Power systems
  • Propulsion systems
  • Attitude / guidance / control systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree (AS/AA) in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of technical, engineering, or military training focused on electronics or avionics.
• Prior experience writing technical test reports and documenting test findings for engineering sign-off.
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental testing standards (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, shock, EMI/EMC).
• Proficiency with Windows-based operating environments and PC-based automated test software.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional engineering and technical teams.

\nCompany Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

Company Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Work experience placement, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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