RF Test Engineer - NPI for 4G/5G Open RAN

Airspan; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Airspan Networks is seeking an experienced RF Test Technician to join the New Product Integration team in Plano, TX. You will test and validate next-generation 4G/5G radio products, perform RF characterization, and support automated test execution on advanced hardware.

You'll work with RF, hardware, and manufacturing teams to improve test coverage, calibrate equipment, and ensure high-quality yields while maintaining safety in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF test in production, NPI, or development lab.
• Experience with high-power RF transmitters preferred.
• Proficient with RF measurement theory (ACLR, EVM) applicable to role.
• Strong debugging and documentation skills.
• Ability to modify Python-based test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Execute RF manufacturing and validation test procedures on NPI radio assemblies and subassemblies.
• Perform RF testing on power amplifier boards and RF transceiver circuits.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain RF test benches and supporting equipment.
• Measure and analyze RF performance including output power, gain, gain flatness, ACPR/ACLR, efficiency, and receiver performance.
• Safely operate high-power RF and high-current DC test systems.
• Execute Python-based automated test scripts and instrument control applications.
• Troubleshoot RF test failures and determine root cause of hardware issues.
• Partner with RF, hardware, and manufacturing engineering teams to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Track test yields and maintain detailed serial-number traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement of RF test processes, automation, and lab operations.
• Train and support technicians on RF test procedures and best practices.

Skills

RF test experience

RF instrumentation

Python scripting

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

RF power meters

Vector network analyzers

SCPI control

Job description

Airspan Networks is seeking an experienced RF Test Technician to join the New Product Integration team in Plano, TX. You will test and validate next-generation 4G/5G radio products, perform RF characterization, and support automated test execution on advanced hardware.

You'll work with RF, hardware, and manufacturing teams to improve test coverage, calibrate equipment, and ensure high-quality yields while maintaining safety in a busy lab environment.