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

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

Job summary

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

You will build robust tools in VB.net, Python, C#, or LabVIEW and drive lab bring-up for mobile prototype FEMs with PAs, LNAs, switches, and MIPI RFFE integrations. The role requires a BSEE with RF/microwave emphasis and 3+ years in mobile RF validation, plus strong knowledge of VNAs, spectrum analyzers, VSGs, and 3GPP LTE/5G NR standards.

Qualifications

• BSEE with emphasis on RF/Microwave systems required.
• 3+ years of mobile cellular/wireless RF validation experience.
• Proficient in instrument communication programming (VB.net, Python or C++).
• Strong lab infrastructure knowledge: VNAs, spectrum analyzers, VSGs, power meters, MIPI RFFE analyzers.
• Solid understanding of 3GPP LTE/5G NR and/or Wi-Fi architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own test rack/bench design, implementation and scale for RF FEM characterization and DVT.
• Develop robust automated test scripts and software environments (VB.net, Python, C#, LabVIEW).
• Lead lab bring-up, DVT and root-cause debugging of mobile prototype FEMs (PAs/LNAs, switches, RF components).
• Analyze and visualize performance results and share with design teams.
• Mentor Technicians on software and lab equipment.

Education

BSEE with emphasis on RF/Microwave systems

3+ years RF validation

instrument communication programming

VB.net

Python

C++

3GPP standards (LTE, 5G NR)

Wi-Fi architecture

Tools

VB.net

Python

C++

LabVIEW

VNAs

Spectrum Analyzers

VSGs

MIPI RFFE analyzers

Job description

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

You will build robust tools in VB.net, Python, C#, or LabVIEW and drive lab bring-up for mobile prototype FEMs with PAs, LNAs, switches, and MIPI RFFE integrations. The role requires a BSEE with RF/microwave emphasis and 3+ years in mobile RF validation, plus strong knowledge of VNAs, spectrum analyzers, VSGs, and 3GPP LTE/5G NR standards.