Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr. RF Test Engineer at Reliable Robotics, the individual will focus on testing and calibrating advanced Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar systems, ensuring their functionality and compliance with industry standards. Key skills include hands-on RF testing experience, proficiency in designing complex test systems, and familiarity with certification processes like DO-160 and DO-254. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a background in RF systems and a passion for innovative aviation technology. The collaborative environment emphasizes teamwork across various engineering disciplines to enhance aviation safety.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Reliable Robotics Corporation's careers page October 29, 2026.
RF appears in 1.9% of 2604 comparable senior other roles in United States; DO-254 appears in 0.1% of 2604 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. RF Test Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AESA, DO-160, DO-254, RF, Radar.
Does Reliable Robotics Corporation sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Reliable Robotics Corporation targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Sr. RF Test Engineer role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

As an RF Test Engineer, you will be a part of our Radar Engineering Team working directly with our radar development program. We enjoy a culture of sharing information and collaboration. Phased array radar systems have historically been reserved for specialized applications, but we’re making this technology affordable to enable Detect and Avoid for widespread commercial applications. This role will focus on new advanced operational modes. The passion for revolutionary technology to make aviation safer motivates us to come in every day.

Responsibilities

In your role as an RF Test Engineer, you will be responsible for testing and calibration of our next-generation Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) Radar system. You will own the engineering and production testing of the digital, RF and antenna circuit cards. In addition you will drive the test and calibration equipment for our AESA radar system in collaboration with the Radar hardware design team.

You will be collaborating with cross-functional teams, including radar, mechanical and system engineering. Together with those teams you will support radar system integration, testing in the engineering lab and on the aircraft, as well as supporting data collection and system check out flights. You will be responsible for the certification of our radar systems to DO-160 environmental, DO-254 design assurance, and FCC certification.

Required Skills

BS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of professional hands-on experience with with RF testing and antenna range wireless testing
Ability to design complex RF test systems
Experience writing and executing test plans for functional and environmental testing
Experienced in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers
Experience using Python commands for automating test

Preferred Skills

Experience in flight testing of advanced RF systems
Experience developing system architectures and managing requirements for certification of avionics
Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together, with the ability to assess risk and make design decisions without all available data
Experience integrating and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components
RF circuit design experience up to 12GHz
DO-160 and DO-254 hardware design assurance experience.

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Sr. RF Test Engineer

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