Systems Integration & Test Engineer

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Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on‑the‑move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit

Systems Integration & Test Engineer

The Systems Integration & Test Engineer will work with highly talented teams of multi‑disciplined engineers to develop the next generation of satellite‑based mobile communication systems. A successful candidate will be responsible for overall system quality through the product development process and will work to improve the quality framework and technical maturity assessments in our fast‑changing and iterative environment.

We are seeking persistent, curious, self‑motivated, and self‑disciplined individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

• Evaluate, test, collect, and analyze data from new components under consideration for system integration.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and maintain manual and automated RF test systems.
• Audit product requirements and architecture documentation to ensure that requirements are measurable and testable.
• Generate Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) / Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and prototype test sets for Manufacturing based on DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Execute testing to assess product maturity as it progresses through new product introduction lifecycle.
• Participate in Root Cause and Corrective Action for test failures both internally and based on field reports.
• Guide high‑level integration planning to meet aggressive product maturity goals while integrating technology updates from a rapidly iterative research team.
• Perform complex RF signal/waveform analysis to troubleshoot system performance.
• Work to improve efficient, repeatable test methodologies on a distributed system that includes hardware, software, and mobile components.
• Support testbed maintenance activities, such as terminal repair and vehicle maintenance, which may include lifting equipment.

• 2+ years of experience with consumer electronics mass production highly desirable.
• 3+ years of experience in a product development environment.
• Experience with Unix, Linux, and Windows is required.
• Experience with Python or other scripting language is required.
• Experience working with MATLAB is desirable.
• Some experience with automation of lab test equipment, such as signal generators, vector network analyzers, and digital oscilloscopes.
• Experience with standards of software engineering such as git, Docker, Jenkins and Jira.
• Some experience with RF engineering X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑ and higher frequency bands is desirable.
• Experience with satellite communication protocols is desirable.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle is desirable.
• Experience working with the military is desirable.
• Must be able to travel internationally and acquire all necessary travel documents.

• BS required / MS preferred in EE, RF, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $80,000 – $140,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography.

The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
  • Exempt employees:
    Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
  • Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.