Senior RF Systems Test Engineer

hyre; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

hyre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Senior RF Systems Test Engineer to lead hands-on system testing of RF, SDR and communications hardware/software. You will design test strategies, validate performance, and drive lab-based verification across HW/SW platforms.

The role requires 5+ years’ experience with RF/test methodology, scripting in Python/MATLAB/C/C++, and familiarity with RF instrumentation. On-site role in Abu Dhabi with environment and EMI/EMC qualification tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in test, verification, validation or systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into measurable test cases and verification activities.
• Plan and execute end-to-end system testing across lab and field environments.
• Evaluate RF/SW performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Produce detailed test plans, reports and validation results.
• Support HW/SW integration and automated laboratory testing.

Skills

RF systems

SDR testing

Test automation

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Lab instrumentation

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Network analysers

Channel emulators

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

About the job Senior RF Systems Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer – Hardware / RF Systems

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team developing and validating advanced RF, Software Defined Radio (SDR) and communication systems. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on system-level testing, RF performance validation, HW/SW integration, product qualification and complex laboratory test environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate system-level requirements into measurable test cases, test procedures and verification activities.
• Plan and execute end-to-end system testing across laboratory and field environments.
• Evaluate system performance and troubleshoot complex operational issues.
• Produce detailed test plans, test reports and validation results.
• Support system-level verification across integrated hardware and software platforms.

RF / SDR Testing

• Characterise and validate the performance of RF and SDR system components.
• Perform hands-on testing using RF laboratory equipment including spectrum analysers, network analysers, channel simulators/emulators and related test instrumentation.
• Investigate RF performance issues and support system-level troubleshooting.
• Work closely with RF, waveform, systems, hardware and software engineering teams.

Hardware / Software Integration

• Perform hands-on HW/SW system integration and troubleshooting in complex laboratory environments.
• Identify, specify and build the hardware and software test resources required for project validation.
• Develop test and measurement solutions using Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or equivalent programming languages.
• Support automation of laboratory testing and measurement activities.

Product Qualification

• Support product qualification and environmental testing.
• Perform or coordinate testing covering areas such as vibration, temperature, humidity, shock and EMI/EMC.
• Support compliance and qualification activities against applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience in test, verification, validation or systems integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF, SDR and/or wireless communication systems.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals and test & measurement techniques.
• Hands-on experience with equipment such as spectrum analysers, network analysers, channel emulators/simulators, signal generators or similar RF instrumentation.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases and verification procedures.
• Programming or test automation experience using Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or similar.
• Experience with environmental/product qualification, EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal, humidity or shock testing is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Particularly Relevant Backgrounds

• We are particularly interested in engineers from RF systems, SDR, wireless communications, defence communications, tactical radio, embedded systems, RF product validation and advanced communications R&D environments.
• If your background combines RF test & measurement + system-level validation + HW/SW integration and test automation, we would be keen to hear from you