Radio Frequency Test Engineer

TechDoQuest; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDoQuest in San Diego is seeking an experienced RF test engineer to drive validation of wireless devices and cellular modems, with hands-on testing across 5G NR SA, FDD, and TDD bands.

You will work with RF test equipment from Keysight/R&S/Anritsu, develop automated test flows, analyze results, and report findings in CSV or Tableau, coordinating with customers and project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF testing of wireless devices and cellular modems.
• Strong knowledge of 5G NR SA testing across FDD/TDD bands.
• Familiarity with test methodologies and data reporting formats.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF tests on devices and compare results across platforms.
• Operate RF test equipment and automation tools to execute algorithm-driven test flows.
• Analyze RF test data and identify correlations or discrepancies between test platforms.
• Prepare CSV or Tableau reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

RF testing

Wireless validation

Cellular modem testing

5G NR SA

Reference Sensitivity

RF benchmarking

RF automation

Data reporting

Tableau

3GPP TS 38-521-1

Bandwidth

ARFCN

MCS

Rx chain

Transmission mode

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

R&S equipment

Keysight

Anritsu

Job description

Strong hands-on experience in RF testing, wireless device validation, or cellular modem testing.

Practical understanding of 5G NR SA, including FDD and TDD bands.

Experience with Reference Sensitivity Testing and RF performance benchmarking.

Familiarity with R&S, Keysight, Anritsu or equivalent cellular network simulators/test platforms.

Ability to work with RF automation tools and execute algorithm-driven test flows.

Understanding of 3GPP TS 38-521-1 test methodology, especially sensitivity-related test conditions.

Experience working with RF parameters such as bandwidth, SCS, ARFCN, power class, MCS, Rx chain configuration, and transmission mode.

Ability to analyze RF test results and identify correlation or discrepancies between test platforms.

Working knowledge of data reporting formats such as CSV and dashboard/reporting tools such as Tableau.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience supporting Customer or similar high-compliance product validation environments.

Experience in conducted RF testing using shielded environments.

Experience creating test matrices across bands, bandwidths, and radio configurations.

Ability to validate vendor-provided automation test lists and cross-check them against 3GPP specifications.

Strong documentation, issue tracking, and technical communication skills.

Ability to work independently after project-specific training.

Tools / Equipment Exposure

Devices / DUTs for testing

Band-by-band RF test results comparing Test platforms.

Test case-level correlation data across applicable 3GPP-based configurations.

Discrepancy reports highlighting gaps or issues observed during testing.

Results in CSV or Tableau format, as agreed with the project team.

Regular status updates through weekly meetings and email follow-ups with Customer and Tech Mahindra DRIs.

Experience and Education

Recommended JD

• Experience: 5–7 years in RF testing, cellular modem validation, 5G NR validation, wireless device testing, or telecom productization testing.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.