RF Test Engineer (3rd shift and weekends)

TUV SUD America; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TUV SUD America in New Brighton, MN is seeking an RF Test Engineer to join our wireless compliance testing team. You will support RF testing activities for intentional and unintentional radiators intended for global markets including North America, Europe, and Japan.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience or academic exposure to RF testing, wireless systems, and regulatory standards, with opportunities to develop technical expertise across automotive, military, rail, marine, and wireless

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of RF or wireless testing experience or related coursework.
• Strong understanding of EMC/EMI/RF principles and measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with wireless technologies and standards.
• Excellent organizational, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and produce technical reports.
• Comfortable interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel locally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing for radiators used in North America, Japan, and Europe.
• Test wireless transmitters for CMS, GMRS, CBRS, and U-NII services.
• Follow testing standards: ETSI, FCC, ICES, EN.
• Operate spectrum analyzers, signal generators, EMI receivers, scopes, antennas, meters, and analyzers.
• Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports with documentation and photographs.
• Contribute to equipment development and testing methodologies.
• Support customers before and during RF test programs.
• Validate customer requirements and perform on-site visits when needed.
• Provide input for quotations and proposals; troubleshoot failures.

Skills

RF testing

Wireless testing

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Customer communication

Laboratory instrumentation

ISO/IEC 17025

Python/LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

EMI receivers

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

At TUV SUD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD Group.

RF Test Engineer

Location: New Brighton, MN

Department: Engineering / EMC & RF Compliance Testing

Reports To: EMC/RF Lab Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented RF Test Engineer to join our wireless compliance testing team. In this role, you will support RF testing activities for intentional and unintentional radiators intended for global markets including North America, Europe, and Japan.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience or academic exposure to RF testing methodologies, wireless communication systems, and regulatory compliance standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise across commercial, automotive, military, rail, marine, and wireless certification programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing for intentional and unintentional radiators used in North America, Japan, and Europe.
• Conduct testing on wireless transmitters used for CMS, GMRS, CBRS, and U-NII services.
• Execute RF testing in accordance with:
  • ETSI
  • FCC
  • ICES
  • EN
• Operate RF and test equipment including:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Signal generators
  • EMI receivers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Antennas
  • Power meters
  • Network analyzers
• Maintain accurate electronic documents and perform detailed data collation.
• Prepare comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Generate test documentation including:
  • Photographs
  • Measurement uncertainty calculations
  • Test methodologies
  • Compliance summaries
• Participate in the development and evaluation of test equipment and testing methodologies.
• Support customers before and during RF test programs.
• Validate customer requirements, including occasional on-site visits when necessary.
• Provide technical input to support quotation generation and customer proposals.
• Troubleshoot RF test failures and support corrective actions.
• Develop specialist expertise in areas such as rail, marine, military, automotive, or wireless radio testing.
• Provide training and technical guidance to team members as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 Quality System requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline; or equivalent technical diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in RF testing, wireless testing, or product certification.
• Basic understanding of EMC, EMI, and RF principles and measurement techniques.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies and standards.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities while preparing technical reports.
• Comfortable interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good commercial and customer-service awareness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work off-shift when project requirements demand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMC testing for automotive equipment.
• Working knowledge of EMC/EMI/RF testing requirements and accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD, CISPR, IEC, FCC, ETSI, and automotive EMC standards.
• Experience with RF measurement and automated test systems.
• Exposure to RF troubleshooting and wireless transmitter testing.
• Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or automated test scripting is a plus.
• Knowledge of OTA (Over-the-Air) testing and antenna measurements.
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory requirements and quality systems.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements

• Travel is generally limited to the local area; however, a valid driver's license is required for occasional travel.
• Physical activities may include occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regular activities include sitting, speaking, hearing, and operating technical equipment.
• Frequent communication via phone, email, and collaboration tools is expected.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment noise level is moderate and consistent with laboratory settings.

Company Culture

At TUV SUD Group, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TUV SUD Group Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TUV SUD Group. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TUV SUD Group.