RF Validation Engineer

TagoreTech, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TagoreTech, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks an RF Validation and Test Engineer to support testing, characterization, and optimization of high-power RF switches, PAs, and LNAs.

You will develop test programs, automate validation campaigns, and present data to engineering leadership. The ideal candidate has hands-on RF measurement experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment while collaborating with design and applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 3+ years of RF component/system testing and automation experience.
• Strong RF theory and practice knowledge (transmission line theory, impedance matching, noise figure).
• Proficiency in test automation tools (LabView/TestStand, MATLAB, VBA, Python, SCPI).
• Experience with system design principles and creating detailed schematics.
• Experience with high-power RF components (PAs, LNAs, RF Switches) a plus.
• Knowledge of wireless systems (5G/4G, Radar, LMR/PMR, Tactical radios, Drone comms).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design test automation protocols to optimize test systems and data collection.
• Create custom test bench systems to characterize and optimize products.
• Utilize RF testing equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, scopes).
• Execute spec-compliance test campaigns to meet data sheets and customer expectations.
• Manage and present product test data to engineering and leadership teams.
• Support product validation across the full product lifecycle.

Skills

RF testing

Test automation

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

SCPI

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LabVIEW/TestStand

MATLAB

VBA

Python

SCPI scripting

Schematic design tools

Job description

About the role

TagoreTech is seeking a talented and motivated RF Validation and Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our engineers and team-members in testing, characterizing and optimizing our designs. The RF Validation and Test Engineer will be responsible for developing test programs and executing validation campaigns for our existing RF products of high-power RF switches, Power Amplifiers (PA) and Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA). This position involves test program automation, building, testing, debugging and optimizing test systems, and utilizing the systems for testing and characterizing products. Work may involve collaboratively with Applications and Design Engineers to customize or validate solutions for our customers. An ideal candidate would have strong background in RF system with hands-on experience in high power RF components measurement.

What you’ll do

• Design test automation protocols to optimize test systems for ease of use, accuracy, and critical data collection over environments.
• Create custom test bench systems required to fully characterize and optimize our products.
• Utilize your strong RF testing skills with experience in the use of network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, Spectrum analyzers, Power Meters, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment.
• Execute Spec Compliance test campaigns to assure our products meet/exceed data sheets and customer expectations.
• Manage and present product test data to the Engineering and Leadership teams
• Support all aspects of Product Validation across the whole Product Life Cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 3 + years of industry experience in RF component/system testing and automation.
• Strong understanding of RF theory and practice, including transmission line theory, impedance matching, and noise figure analysis.
• Proficiency in test automation tools, such as LabView/TestStand, MATLAB, VBA, Python, and scripting such as SCPI is preferred.
• Experience with system design principles and the ability to create detailed schematics.
• Experience with high-power RF components (PAs, LNAs, RF Switches) a plus
• Working knowledge of wireless systems including: 5G, 4G, Radar, LMR, PMR, Tactical Radios, Drone communications systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Success Traits

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive issues to closure.
• Excellent communication skills across engineering, operations, and external partners.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with evolving priorities.
• Analytical thinker with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged. If you are passionate about RF component Quality and Reliability and eager to contribute your expertise, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role. Tagore offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We’re a small team, where close collaboration and innovation is key!