RF Engineering Co-op

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Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student for a hands-on RF measurement and test automation role in Santa Rosa, CA. You will implement LabVIEW scripts and collaborate on mixed-signal characterization within an international R&D team.

Responsibilities include developing measurement procedures for RF components in future 5G/6G systems, diagnosing issues, and exploring data-driven engineering approaches while gaining practical experience with state-of-the-art RF test equipment.

Qualifications

Active student enrollment pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency with LabVIEW, Simulink, or similar graphical programming for test equipment control.
Knowledge of RF/wireless, S Parameters, frequency-domain analysis, and intermodulation.
Experience using RF test equipment: Signal Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope.
Strong analytical thinking and initiative.
Proficient in spoken and written English.
Availability: full-time, 40 hours/week, 6 months starting January 2027.
Eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

Implement measurement and automation scripts in LabVIEW.
Develop new measurement procedures for mixed-signal characterization.
Help develop test systems for calibrating and testing RF components in future 5G and 6G communication systems.
Participate in research on measurement systems for power amplifier technologies with built-in self-test and internal reconfiguration capabilities.
Work as part of an international R&D and research team.
Collaborate with university and industry experts.
Diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions.
Automate test workflows, explore data, and apply engineering ideas using software.

Skills

LabVIEW Programming

RF/Wireless Communications

Signal Processing

RF Test Equipment

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

LabVIEW

Simulink

Signal Analyzer

Vector Network Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Job description

Implement measurement and automation scripts in LabVIEW
Develop new measurement procedures for mixed-signal characterization
Help develop test systems for calibrating and testing RF components in future 5G and 6G communication systems
Participate in research on measurement systems for power amplifier technologies with built-in self-test and internal reconfiguration capabilities
Work as part of an international R&D and research team
Collaborate with university and industry experts
Diagnose technical issues and propose reasonable solutions
Automate test workflows, explore data, and apply engineering ideas using software

Requirements

Active student enrollment, working toward a Bachelor’s degree
Programming knowledge of test equipment control software (LabVIEW, Simulink, or similar graphical programming preferred)
Knowledge in signal processing, RF/wireless communications, S Parameters, frequency domain analysis, and intermodulation
Experience in the practical use of common RF test equipment, such as Signal Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, and Oscilloscope
Analytical thinking and a high degree of initiative
Good command of spoken and written English
Available to work full time, 40 hours per week, for 6 months starting in January 2027
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided
Temporary visa holders and individuals needing current or future sponsorship are not eligible for hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in LabVIEW programming for measurement automation and RF component testing, with a strong foundation in signal processing and RF/wireless communications. Capable of collaborating effectively within an international R&D team while applying analytical thinking to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

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