Radio Frequency Payload Test Engineer | Testingenieur Hochfrequenz Payloads (m/w/d) 2103-384

PAPEVE GmbH Der Spezialist für Ingenieure Techniker und Fachpersonal

Backnang, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Radio Frequency (RF) Payload Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in the aerospace industry by setting up, validating, and executing complex RF tests for communication payloads and subsystems. Your daily responsibilities include performing electrical integration tests, such as harness checks and pin assignments, and operating specialized software to control RF measurement equipment and satellite components. You will be responsible for the entire documentation lifecycle, from creating test specifications and plans to presenting final reports to clients. This role offers the unique opportunity to work for a market leader in aerospace, supporting high-level system activities including thermal vacuum tests at external facilities. The position is ideal for professionals who enjoy a blend of hands-on technical validation and strategic project coordination, all within an innovative environment that prioritizes work-life balance and flexible working models.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in developing test concepts for RF hardware
  • Experience in planning and executing verification tests on RF payloads
  • Practical experience working within interdisciplinary environments
  • Experience in cleanroom environments is preferred
  • Experience in operating software for RF measurement and satellite component control

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel irregularly to other locations for 1-3 days (e.g., for T-Vac tests in Munich or TLS). Applicants must provide salary expectations and notice period/availability.