Principal RF Test Engineer & Lab Lead (Remote)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Test Engineer & Lab Manager to lead antenna lab operations and oversee the testing of phased array RF hardware for defense and aerospace products.

The role collaborates with RF, mechanical, power, array, and IC teams to ensure robust test results and system readiness. The position requires a strong background in phased array research, RF measurements, automated testing, and hands-on lab leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12+ years of overall engineering experience, preferably with active electronics.
• Deep knowledge of phased array systems and RF measurements.
• Experience testing active and passive antenna systems and RF/mmWave components.
• Strong Python programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage antenna lab facilities, equipment, supplies, physical organization, and day-to-day test priorities.
• Maintain vector network analyzers, signal generators, chamber setups, positioner systems, range calibration, and related test equipment at appropriate calibration.
• Design and execute test plans for phased array antennas, active and passive RF/mmWave components, and RF hardware.
• Lead assembly, bring-up, troubleshooting, and testing of arrays, circuits and RF designs with support from RF, mechanical, power supply, array, and IC teams.
• Develop test procedures and train engineers, technicians, and new staff on test setup operation where appropriate.
• Coordinate cross-functional testing schedules and communicate priorities with Sales, R&D, New Product Development and Introduction, program management, systems, applications, antenna, and IC teams.

Skills

Phased array systems

RF measurements

Automated testing

Python coding

Lab management experience

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Test Engineer & Lab Manager to lead antenna lab operations and oversee the testing of phased array RF hardware for defense and aerospace products.

The role collaborates with RF, mechanical, power, array, and IC teams to ensure robust test results and system readiness. The position requires a strong background in phased array research, RF measurements, automated testing, and hands-on lab leadership.