IoT Test Engineer I — RF/EMC & Certification

Alarm Com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking an enthusiastic early‑career Test Engineer to join the Device Engineering team at our Tysons, Virginia headquarters. You will conduct RF and EMC tests on hardware such as security panels, gateways, and cameras, and help advance lab operations, certification readiness, and test automation.

You will learn from experienced engineers, work in a fast-paced Agile environment, and grow your skills across hardware, software, and wireless conformance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of experience; internships or projects in RF/embedded/test count.
• Hands-on use of test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNA, signal generators).
• Comfortable with Linux, SSH, and firmware flashing.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and self‑management.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF and EMC pre‑compliance tests against product specs and test plans.
• Run Z‑Wave and Matter certification suites where applicable; document results.
• Prepare, flash, configure test units, and coordinate with external labs as needed.
• Maintain lab records, calibration, inventory, and instrument upkeep.
• Script repeatable measurements and log data (Python or Bash).
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects on time and with quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Test execution

Curious about radios and hardware

Communication

Education

B.S. in EE/CE or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

DC power analyzers

PCB rework tools

Job description

Alarm.com is seeking an enthusiastic early‑career Test Engineer to join the Device Engineering team at our Tysons, Virginia headquarters. You will conduct RF and EMC tests on hardware such as security panels, gateways, and cameras, and help advance lab operations, certification readiness, and test automation.

You will learn from experienced engineers, work in a fast-paced Agile environment, and grow your skills across hardware, software, and wireless conformance.