Radio Characterization Lead - Shape RF Performance

Nordic Semiconductor; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies, insurances,.

Competitive salary with incentive plan

Job summary

Nordic Semiconductor in Trondheim seeks a Senior / Lead Radio Characterization Engineer to own and advance the RF performance characterization of short-range radio IPs. You will shape measurement strategy, drive hardware/test-setup decisions, and partner with design, test, and production teams to ensure quality at scale.

You will define characterization plans, optimize procedures, and push for continuous improvement across silicon bring-up and volume production.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Electronics, Telecommunications, Physics or equivalent.
• Several years of hands-on RF measurement and characterization experience.
• Experience automating measurements and processing data using Python or MATLAB.
• Strong grasp of RF transceiver parameters and practical command of RF instrumentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, methodology, and execution plan for short-range radio performance characterization.
• Own the characterization plan for radio parameters — define scope, priorities, sequencing and resource needs across new silicon, derivatives and product ramps.
• Align the equipment and test-setup strategy — analyze which instruments, fixtures, chambers and automation are needed, drive investment and capability decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of characterization methodology — reduce measurement uncertainty, cut test time, improve automation and reproducibility, and raise the standard of how results are captured and analysed.
• Support supply chain engineering teams to improve production test.
• Track spec parameter coverage — maintain a clear, auditable view of which datasheet and standard-mandated parameters are covered by characterization, expose gaps early, and drive them to closure.
• Turn measurement data into decisions — analyse silicon performance across corners, process and units, and feed conclusions back to design, systems and product engineering.
• Support the teams responsible for regulatory and standards testing (e.g. Bluetooth, regulatory RF requirements).
• Coach and align teams on characterization practice and methodology so it outlives individual projects.

Skills

RF measurement

Automation using Python/MATLAB

RF transceiver knowledge

English communication

Production interfacing

Education

MSc/PhD in Electronics/Telecommunications/Physics

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector signal generators

Vector network analyzers

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Nordic Semiconductor in Trondheim seeks a Senior / Lead Radio Characterization Engineer to own and advance the RF performance characterization of short-range radio IPs. You will shape measurement strategy, drive hardware/test-setup decisions, and partner with design, test, and production teams to ensure quality at scale.

You will define characterization plans, optimize procedures, and push for continuous improvement across silicon bring-up and volume production.