RF Test Engineer

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an experienced RF Test Engineer in Austin to test and debug RF circuit cards, systems, and sub-assemblies using a range of diagnostic tools. You will work with engineers to analyze signal strength and interference, and generate technical test documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing with oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, and power meters, along with scripting in Python or C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field; MSEE preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience with RF measurement and test equipment.
• Strong technical aptitude with cross-functional communication; scripting in Python or C#.

Responsibilities

• Test, measure, and troubleshoot RF circuit cards, systems, and sub-assemblies.
• Operate oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, spectrum and network analyzers.
• Generate and review test procedures, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Monitor quality data trends and report findings to the team.
• Develop and implement improvements in test design to reduce cost and increase yield.
• Provide training and support for manufacturing personnel.

Skills

RF testing

Python

C# scripting

Cross-functional

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE

MSEE or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

RF signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

We are seeking an experienced RF Test Engineer with experience in Wireless and RF technologies to join our team. As a Test Engineer in this position, the candidate would work with various types of RF diagnostic and testing tools to test and debug failures and defects.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support the testing, measuring, and troubleshooting of complex electronic and RF circuit card assemblies, systems, and sub-assemblies using specialized equipment to analyze signal strength, interference, and other relevant parameters.
• Hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as Oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, Spectrum analyzers, Network analyzers, multimeters.
• Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment to ensure the ongoing functionality of the equipment.
• Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation.
• Assist in Monitor Quality data for trends and outliers and report regularly to the team.
• Generate and implement improvements in test design and develop methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput.
• Interface with Engineering, Quality, and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause.
• Provide training and support for manufacturing personnel.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related field (MSEE or advanced degree preferred)
• 6-8 years of experience using RF measurement and test equipment including power meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
  • to debug to the component level in RF circuit cards
  • to troubleshoot test systems and drive improvements
• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and be able to work cross-functionally within the operations organization and with other disciplines/functions.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python or C#)
• Experience with Circuit card assemblies; Test, Design, troubleshoot
• Problem solving capabilities and experience using metrics and data to drive actions
• Proven track record of solving/ troubleshooting complicated production issues and/ or driving yield improvements

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