Systems Test Engineer (Satellite Communications)

Location: On-site at the Duluth, Georgia facility; up to 10% travel

Salary: $95,000–$149,500 annually. For specific locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area: $117,500–$176,500 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops communication systems that connect consumers, businesses, governments, and military organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead or support factory testing and integration of large-scale remote sensing antenna systems and airborne satellite communications terminals.
• Integrate and configure RF, network, mechanical, and control-system interfaces using drawings, bills of materials, and test plans.
• Set up and operate microwave analyzers, power meters, signal generators, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Lead customer-witnessed factory and production acceptance tests and represent hirify.global during in-factory testing.
• Prepare technical reports, test procedures, integration documentation, and corrective-action records.
• Provide remote support to field integration engineers and contractors during antenna commissioning.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in system testing, integration, or commissioning of RF systems, antenna systems, or satellite communication terminals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering program, or an Electronics Associate degree with equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to perform system-level verification, interpret wiring diagrams and schematics, and troubleshoot integrated systems independently and with System Engineers.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP tools and communication interfaces including SSH, SNMP, UDP, and serial communications.
• Experience with RF measurements including G/T, EIRP, BERT, S21, S11, VSWR, system gain, and frequency conversion, plus servo and industrial control systems.
• U.S. citizenship and on-site work at the Duluth, Georgia facility are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with SATCOM, remote sensing, and airborne antenna terminals using HPAs, converters, and LNAs across S, X, Ka, and Ku bands.
• Knowledge of FCC, CISPR, MIL-STD, and other electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
• Experience with engineering standards, automation, toolchain modernization, or AI automation.
• Experience collaborating across engineering, operations, and quality teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on communication systems serving commercial, government, and military applications.
• Regular employment with compensation that may include additional cash or stock incentives.
• Medical, financial, and other benefits are provided depending on the position.
• Equal-opportunity workplace focused on an inclusive and diverse environment.