RF Test Automation Architect

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a QA Engineer to support a specialized Instrument Engineering group responsible for precision RF and analog test equipment used to calibrate and test cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, and NFC technologies.

You will develop automated test frameworks, execute QA strategies, optimize CI/CD, analyze results, identify defects, and collaborate with software and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Experience managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Hands-on software quality assurance with focus on test automation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with engineering stakeholders.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in software QA and test engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain automated test frameworks for RF/analog test equipment and related software.
• Execute QA strategies to validate functionality, performance, and reliability of test systems for mass production.
• Design, implement, and run automated test suites to support CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab to improve builds and deployments.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and perform root-cause investigations.
• Document defects and track them through lifecycle with development teams.
• Collaborate with software, RF, and test engineering to define test requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to process improvements in test coverage, tooling, and workflows.
• Support Agile practices by participating in sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent test methodologies and quality standards.
• Utilize AI tools to improve productivity and automation where appropriate.
• Maintain familiarity with RF test equipment and lab environments.

Skills

Automated test frameworks

Python

C++

CI/CD pipelines

Test automation

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a QA Engineer to support a specialized Instrument Engineering group responsible for precision RF and analog test equipment used to calibrate and test cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, and NFC technologies.

You will develop automated test frameworks, execute QA strategies, optimize CI/CD, analyze results, identify defects, and collaborate with software and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.