Senior RF Test & Characterization Engineer (5G/6G)

Qorvo, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior RF Characterization Engineer with Test Development experience to own automated test racks and benches for RF FEM characterization and DVT.

You will build robust software tools and data pipelines to accelerate RFEMs for 5G NR and 6G handset design validation. Responsibilities include collaborating with RF IC and hardware teams, developing scalable test scripts, leading lab bring-up, and mentoring technicians, with strong emphasis on instrument

Qualifications

• Education: BSEE with emphasis on RF/Microwave systems.
• Experience: 5+ years in mobile cellular/wireless RF validation.
• Proficiency programming instrument communication: VB.net, Python or C++.
• Lab infrastructure mastery: VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, VSGs, power meters, MIPI RFFE analyzers.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards (LTE, 5G NR, FR1/FR2) and Wi-Fi.

Responsibilities

• Work with RF IC and hardware teams early to align test methods with design models.
• Design and maintain automated RF test scripts and software environments (VB.net, Python, C#, LabVIEW).
• Lead lab bring-up, DVT, and root-cause debugging of mobile FEMs with PAs, LNAs, switches, and MIPI RFFE.
• Analyze performance results and share findings with design teams.
• Mentor Technicians on new software and lab equipment.

Skills

VB.net

Python

C++

LabVIEW

RF test automation

Instrument communication

Data interpretation

Debugging

Model validation

Team mentoring

Education

BSEE with RF/Microwave focus

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum Analyzers

VSGs

Power meters

MIPI RFFE analyzers

Job description

Qorvo, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior RF Characterization Engineer with Test Development experience to own automated test racks and benches for RF FEM characterization and DVT.

You will build robust software tools and data pipelines to accelerate RFEMs for 5G NR and 6G handset design validation. Responsibilities include collaborating with RF IC and hardware teams, developing scalable test scripts, leading lab bring-up, and mentoring technicians, with strong emphasis on instrument