RF Validation & Test Engineer - High-Power RF & Automation

TagoreTech, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TagoreTech, Inc. is seeking an RF Validation and Test Engineer to join our team.

You will develop test programs and execute validation campaigns for high-power RF switches, PAs, and LNAs, building test systems and automating workflows to optimize performance testing. The role requires hands-on experience with RF measurement, strong understanding of RF theory, and the ability to work with design and applications engineers to validate solutions for customers in a fast-paced, collaborative

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Design test automation protocols to optimize test systems for ease of use, accuracy, and data collection.
• Create custom test bench systems required to fully characterize and optimize our products.
• Utilize RF testing skills with 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.

Skills

RF theory

Test automation

Schematic design

RF components (PAs, LNAs)

Wireless systems knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master's preferred) in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

VBA

Python

SCPI scripting

Job description

TagoreTech, Inc. is seeking an RF Validation and Test Engineer to join our team.

You will develop test programs and execute validation campaigns for high-power RF switches, PAs, and LNAs, building test systems and automating workflows to optimize performance testing. The role requires hands-on experience with RF measurement, strong understanding of RF theory, and the ability to work with design and applications engineers to validate solutions for customers in a fast-paced, collaborative