RF Test Engineering Technician

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior RF Engineering Technician to join the Test Engineering Group. You will perform DC and RF testing, support Design Validation Testing, and calibrate test stations as part of a fast-paced RF lab environment.

The role requires 5+ years in RF component testing, an Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong teamwork and communication skills. On-site work in Richardson, TX, with opportunities to contribute to test process improvements and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment
• Contribute to Design Validation Testing process
• Setup and calibrate S parameters and power test stations following Qorvo standards
• Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures wire harnesses
• Interact with test development engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable
• Report test progress to manager and customers
• Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members

Skills

RF Testing

S-parameters

Test Equipment

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PXI Systems

RF Sources

Pulse Generators

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Vector Network Analyzers

Noise Figure Analyzers

Power Meters

Power Supplies

Digital Multi-meters

Microsoft Outlook / Office

Job description

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Experience Level: Support

Job Type: Regular

Location:

Richardson, TX, US, 75081

Requisition ID: 10925

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Qorvo is at the center of connectivity, delivering innovative RF and mixed-signal solutions that power advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks, defense radar and communications, 5G, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. As part of Qorvo’s High Performance Analog Products team within Infrastructure and Defense Products, this role offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge technologies that help solve complex engineering challenges around the world. We are seeking a Senior RF Engineering Technician to join the Test Engineering Group, where you will play a hands-on role in executing Design Validation Testing in a fast-paced RF lab environment.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment
• Contribute to Design Validation Testing process
• Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test stations following Qorvo standards
• Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures wire harnesses
• Interact with test development engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable
• Report test progress to manager and customers
• Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members

Technical Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in RF component testing required
• Capable of multi-tasking in a consistently evolving environment
• Proficient with test equipment including PXI systems, RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
• Knowledgeable in RF testing includes S-parameters, noise figure, power, pulsed power, high power RF, TOI, harmonics, ACP, Video Bandwidth (VBW), digital pre-distortion (DPD), modulation testing (AM/AM, AM/PM, PAM, etc), and different modulation schemes (LTE/TDD, WCDMA, QAM, etc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Operate as a team player with a positive attitude

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.