RF Test and Integration Engineer

About PowerusPowerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.MissionOur mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.Why Join PowerusPowerus designs and flies its own aircraft and radios, and RF test findings go directly to the engineers who designed the hardware.This role verifies and integrates the radios, antennas, and datalinks on Powerus aircraft and controllers, on the bench, in the chamber, on the range, and in flight.Position OverviewPowerus is seeking an RF Test and Integration Engineer to develop and automate RF test procedures, run chamber and range measurements, support flight test, and drive anomalies to root cause.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute test procedures for sensitivity, selectivity, output power, spurious emissions, phase noise, and link marginAutomate bench measurements and maintain comparable test records across buildsPerform anechoic chamber and open-range measurements, including antenna patterns and radiated emissionsPlan and execute ground and flight range testing of datalinks under range, multipath, and interference conditionsSupport EMI and EMC qualification and corrective actionIntegrate RF hardware into aircraft and controllers with mechanical, avionics, and software engineersAnalyze field and flight test anomalies to root causeQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experienceExperience testing RF hardware with spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopesAbility to read a schematic, trace a signal path, and isolate a fault to a stageScripting experience for test automation and data reductionWillingness to travel to test rangesU.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical dataPreferred QualificationsFlight or field test experience with unmanned or airborne systemsEMI and EMC qualification experience to MIL-STD-461 or equivalentVibration, thermal, and altitude qualification experienceExperience using software-defined radios as test instrumentsActive or prior U.S. security clearanceWhat We Look ForCandidates should be able to describe an RF measurement result they questioned and how they confirmed or corrected it.Equal Opportunity StatementPowerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.