Senior RF Automation Test Engineer

VIAVI Solutions; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Kansas seeks an experienced Automated Test Engineer to architect factory-level test systems for avionics and land mobile radio products, focusing on instrument automation, rack-and-stack design, and code development. You will write Python, C++, and NI TestStand drivers to control RF test gear, perform RF analysis, Gauge R&R, and DfT work with R&D to enable automated production.

The role requires 5+ years in ATE, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration; travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years in Automated Test Engineering for manufacturing.
• Experience remotely controlling RF instruments via code (GPIB, USB, LAN).
• Strong Python/C++/C# skills for instrument control and data parsing.

Responsibilities

• Architect Production Test Systems for NPI and legacy manufacturing.
• Write drivers and test sequences in Python, C++, or NI TestStand to control RF test gear.
• Develop RF analysis algorithms for parameters like Power, Modulation, VSWR, and Sensitivity.
• Perform Gauge R&R and Measurement Uncertainty analyses.
• Collaborate with R&D on Design for Test and optimize test processes.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Instrument control

RF fundamentals

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Keysight instruments

R&S instruments

Anritsu instruments

NI TestStand

SQL

Job description

VIAVI Solutions in Kansas seeks an experienced Automated Test Engineer to architect factory-level test systems for avionics and land mobile radio products, focusing on instrument automation, rack-and-stack design, and code development. You will write Python, C++, and NI TestStand drivers to control RF test gear, perform RF analysis, Gauge R&R, and DfT work with R&D to enable automated production.

The role requires 5+ years in ATE, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration; travel and