Entry-Level Wireless Test Engineer - RF Automation & Lab

NextNav; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextNav in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an entry‑level SW engineer to join the lab and field test team. You will work on RF test system design, test setup, automation, and data presentation for wireless equipment in lab and field trials.

Recent graduates are welcome. You will gain hands‑on experience across RF testing, scripting, and test automation while traveling to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Telecommunications, Wireless Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Python programming and scripting for automation.
• Basic Git version control knowledge.
• Familiarity with RF systems, test equipment, and AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with team on wireless test scenarios to support test execution.
• Design and implement efficient RF test systems based on requirements.
• Develop and execute automation/analysis test tools and collect data.
• Analyze methods and automate test data processing to present results.
• Improve test efficiency and scalability using AI tools and agents.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Git basics

RF fundamentals

AI tools experience

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/Wireless Engineering/CS

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

4G/5G BTS/UE emulators

MATLAB

Python scripting environments

Job description

NextNav in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an entry‑level SW engineer to join the lab and field test team. You will work on RF test system design, test setup, automation, and data presentation for wireless equipment in lab and field trials.

Recent graduates are welcome. You will gain hands‑on experience across RF testing, scripting, and test automation while traveling to field sites as needed.