RF Test & Systems Engineer

MixMode; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive health coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

MixMode in Mountain View, CA is seeking an RF Test & Systems Engineer responsible for testing and validating cutting-edge mmWave beamforming chips. This role involves designing RF test plans, characterizing systems, and supporting customer integration.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in RF testing and a strong background in PCB design and automation with Python. Join MixMode for a dynamic work environment and meaningful equity in a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in RF/mmWave testing, system design, or applications engineering.
• Experience automating test equipment using Python.
• Strong understanding of RF front-end circuit blocks.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate RF test plans for custom RFIC chipsets.
• Architect and build phased array evaluation systems.
• Perform EM simulation and signal chain modeling.

Skills

RF/mmWave testing

System design

Python automation

PCB design

EM simulation tools

RF test equipment

Education

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering

Significant industry experience

Tools

Altium

Ansys HFSS

Keysight SystemVue

Job description

About Oso Semiconductor

Oso Semiconductor is an early‑stage fabless semiconductor company developing next‑generation mmWave beamforming technology. Founded by UC Berkeley PhDs, our proprietary RFIC architecture delivers 2–4x power reduction for phased array systems across satellite communication (SATCOM), 5G, and radar. We’ve raised Series A funding, secured our first defense and commercial customers, and are preparing to scale the team 3X.

The Role

We are looking for an RF Test & Systems Engineer to own the testing, characterization, and system‑level validation of our mmWave beamforming chips and phased array platforms. This role sits at the intersection of RF testing, systems design, and applications engineering—you will prove our silicon works, build the systems around it, and help customers integrate it.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and automate RF bench‑top and over‑the‑air test plans for custom RFIC chipsets and phased array antennas. Own chip‑level and system‑level characterization.
• Architect and build phased array evaluation systems—PCB design, antenna integration, packaging interfaces, RF signal chain assembly.
• Perform EM simulation of phased arrays, RF passives, chip packages, PCBs, and antennas using Ansys HFSS and ADS Momentum. System‑level signal chain modeling using MATLAB, Python, or Keysight SystemVue.
• Develop evaluation kits, reference designs, and technical documentation. Support customer design‑in activities.
• Build and maintain RF test infrastructure including automation scripts (Python), calibration procedures, and measurement workflows.
• Work with RFIC designers, founding team, and customers to translate test results into design feedback.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in RF/mmWave testing, system design, or applications engineering.
• Proficient with RF test equipment: VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and over‑the‑air test setups.
• Experience automating test equipment using Python and building repeatable measurement workflows.
• Experience in high‑frequency (>6 GHz) phased array antenna PCB design, layout, and testing using Altium.
• Comfortable with EM simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, ADS Momentum) for antenna and package analysis.
• Strong understanding of RF front‑end circuit blocks and theory.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in EE or significant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Theoretical expertise in multi‑antenna wireless systems and phased array beamforming.
• System‑level signal chain modeling (MATLAB, Python, Keysight SystemVue).
• Prior FAE or customer‑facing technical role at a semiconductor company.
• Experience developing evaluation boards, reference designs, or customer hardware.
• Familiarity with chip packaging and its impact on RF performance at mmWave.
• Self‑directed: takes ownership, builds what’s needed, doesn’t wait to be told.

Why Oso

• Full ownership: Own the test and validation pipeline for a first‑of‑a‑kind mmWave beamforming platform.
• Bridge role: Your work directly determines how our technology gets adopted by customers.
• Meaningful equity: Competitive stock option grant with real upside.
• UC Berkeley DNA: Work alongside PhDs with deep domain expertise.
• Dual‑market: Defense (SATCOM, radar) and commercial (5G).

What We Offer

• Equity: Stock option grant with 4‑year vesting and 1‑year cliff.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive health coverage with employer‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Hybrid Schedule: Monday–Wednesday in office.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k): Employer‑matched retirement plan.
• Parental Leave: Equal parental leave for all parents.
• Team Culture: Regular team lunches, events, and celebrations.
• Life Insurance: Company‑paid life insurance.
• FSA & HSA: Flexible spending and health savings account options available.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre‑tax transit and parking benefits.

Oso Semiconductor is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.