RF Test Automation Engineer (Python / CI)

The Select Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Select Group is seeking an RF Test Automation Engineer to build and maintain an in-house Python framework for nightly RF test runs in Redmond, WA. You will transform validated tests into scalable, multi-unit automation across product variants and integrate hardware control via instrument libraries.

The role emphasizes RF knowledge (EIRP, EVM, SNR), lab collaboration, and ownership of a defined automation area within a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of industry experience in professional Python development, ideally test automation or test infrastructure.
• Strong software practices: Git, code review, modular design, maintainable test code.
• Experience automating hardware tests and controlling lab instruments from code.
• Good working knowledge of RF and OFDM radios, and what EIRP, EVM, SNR, RSSI, and BER measure.
• Hands-on use of spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

Responsibilities

• Build, extend, and maintain the in-house Python test framework for nightly automated runs.
• Convert validated manual tests into looped, scaled runs across multiple units and product variants.
• Add stress and temperature sweeps to automated test runs.
• Keep nightly runs healthy: triage failures, separate test or setup faults from real hardware issues, and fix the framework.
• Build reporting so RF results are available after every run.
• Control lab instruments from Python and debug at the bench when automation exposes a problem.
• Track work and defects in Jira; follow version control and release practices on the team’s build pipeline.
• Own a defined part of the automation and propose improvements the team has not thought of.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Lab instruments

RF knowledge

Jira

Tools

Git

Instrument control

Test framework

Job description

RF TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER – REDMOND, WA

This role will be focused on building and maintaining the automation that turns validated RF tests into reliable nightly runs. You’ll need good-to-strong RF knowledge to understand what the tests measure and to debug failures at the bench.

What You’ll Bring

• 4 years of industry experience in professional Python development, ideally test automation or test infrastructure
• Strong software practices: Git, code review, modular design, maintainable test code
• Experience automating hardware tests and controlling lab instruments from code
• Good working knowledge of RF and OFDM radios, and what EIRP, EVM, SNR, RSSI, and BER measure
• Hands-on use of spectrum analyzers and signal generators
• Jira
• Comfortable working in a lab alongside hardware

Bonus Experience

• CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins
• Large-scale or chamber-based test automation
• 5G/LTE RAN or satellite terminal test experience
• Data pipelines or dashboards for test results
• C or C exposure
• Keysight or Rohde & Schwarz instrument control libraries

What You’ll Do

• Build, extend, and maintain the in-house Python test framework for nightly automated runs
• Convert validated manual tests into looped, scaled runs across multiple units and product variants
• Add stress and temperature sweeps to automated test runs
• Keep nightly runs healthy: triage failures, separate test or setup faults from real hardware issues, and fix the framework
• Build reporting so RF results (EIRP, EVM, SNR, RSSI, BER, link quality) are available after every run
• Control lab instruments from Python and debug at the bench when automation exposes a problem
• Track work and defects in Jira; follow version control and release practices on the team’s build pipeline
• Own a defined part of the automation and propose improvements the team has not thought of

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.