RF Test Engineer – Wireless Product Validation

Westell Technologies, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westell Technologies, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking an RF Test Engineer to join our product development team. You will contribute to testing, design, and technical support for IBW and other product lines, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The role offers hands-on testing with RF hardware, documentation, and interaction with sales and customers. Ideal candidate has a BSEE and 3+ years of wireless design/testing, familiarity with test equipment and Python scripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Three or more years of experience in wireless product design and testing.
• Experience creating and maintaining Python scripts.
• Hands on expertise with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network/vector analyzers and signal sources.
• Knowledge of FCC and UL safety standards (e.g. UL62348, FCC Part 15, 20, 90, etc).
• Strong communication and leadership skills working in cross functional teams.
• Ability to identify shortcomings in a cross functional organization and contribute in any capacity where needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in new product definition, design, testing and technical support.
• Direct testing and evaluation of internally and externally developed RF designs/products.
• Generation of technical documentation including test specifications and results.
• Act as a product expert providing technical support for sales and marketing activities.
• Frequent customer interaction with regard to field issues and solutions.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector analyzers

MATLAB

Python scripting

Signal sources

iBwave

Job description

Westell Technologies, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking an RF Test Engineer to join our product development team. You will contribute to testing, design, and technical support for IBW and other product lines, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The role offers hands-on testing with RF hardware, documentation, and interaction with sales and customers. Ideal candidate has a BSEE and 3+ years of wireless design/testing, familiarity with test equipment and Python scripts.