RF Test Engineer: Power Amplifier QA & Test

Mini-Circuits; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes RF and microwave products for a wide range of applications, with engineering and production sites around the world. The RF Test Engineer I will test RF Power Amplifier products in die and packaged forms from initial prototype evaluation to manufacturing, adhering to semiconductor standards and generating accurate test data for process improvement.

This entry‑level role offers exposure to test systems, ECO processes and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field with RF design/test experience
• Coursework in amplifier design, filters, electromagnetic theory, system analysis, digital modulation, S-parameter analysis, Python

Responsibilities

• Test RF Power Amplifiers (die and packaged) according to standards
• Troubleshoot issues and record accurate test data
• Support test, characterize, and qualify products
• Assist in production-readiness reviews and training of personnel
• Collaborate with project managers on catalog and customer specials
• Provide bench data and test plans for product verification
• Develop test procedures and block diagrams for existing and new tests
• Ensure compliance with ECOs and release processes

Skills

RF testing

Data analysis

Lab troubleshooting

Test equipment usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent + 2 years experience in RF Product Design & Test

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent + 1 year experience in RF Product Design & Test

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Oscilloscope

Job description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes RF and microwave products for a wide range of applications, with engineering and production sites around the world. The RF Test Engineer I will test RF Power Amplifier products in die and packaged forms from initial prototype evaluation to manufacturing, adhering to semiconductor standards and generating accurate test data for process improvement.

This entry‑level role offers exposure to test systems, ECO processes and cross‑functional