Radio Frequency Test Engineer

Programmers.io; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers in Mountain View, CA is seeking an experienced RF technician to join onsite. The role requires a strong background in electrical/mechanical assembly and troubleshooting, and familiarity with RF components and test setups.

The candidate should have 8 years of industry experience, a related degree or equivalent practical experience, and be proficient with Windows/ChromeOS, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of industry experience with electrical troubleshooting, electrical assembly, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience with OTA chambers from R&S, Bluetest, or GTS
• Experience with call boxes from R&S, Keysight, or Anritsu.
• Experience with RF passive/active components such as splitters, filters, amplifiers, etc.
• Computer skills: Windows or ChromeOS is a must,
• Familiar with word docs (Google Docs) and spreadsheets (Google Sheets)
• Detail-oriented is a must-have

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical/Mechanical assembly

RF components

OTA chambers

Call boxes

Google Docs/Sheets

Detail-oriented

Windows/ChromeOS

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Technology or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

R&S OTA chambers

Bluetest

GTS

R&S call boxes

Keysight call boxes

Anritsu call boxes

Job description

This role is open for Fulltime and Contract both. We are looking for someone who can join onsite in California.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of industry experience with electrical troubleshooting, electrical assembly, and mechanical assembly.
• Experience with OTA chambers from R&S, Bluetest, or GTS
• Experience with call boxes from R&S, Keysight, or Anritsu.
• Experience with RF passive/active components such as splitters, filters, amplifiers, etc.
• Computer skills: Windows or ChromeOS is a must,
• Familiar with word docs (Google Docs) and spreadsheets (Google Sheets)
• Detail-oriented is a must-have

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in RF Desense Measurements (noise profile, interference, coexistence) is a plus
• Experience in RF HW Testing Setups for Conducted measurements
• Experience creating prototype mockups and test fixtures
• Experience with scripting or Python
• Excellent electrical assembly and debugging skills.