Senior RF Test Engineer

taranawireless; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Stock options

Flexible time off

Job summary

Tarana Wireless in Milpitas, California, seeks an RF test engineer to support RF transceiver boards and antennas for ngFWA products in the 3–7 GHz range. You will prototype validate, perform RF tests, troubleshoot units, and provide production support for RF assemblies.

Responsibilities include testing antenna s-parameters and patterns, characterizing RF subsystems over temperature, analyzing data, and writing reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of RF test experience and hands-on lab work.
• Experience testing antennas and RF subsystems in 3–7 GHz bands.
• Strong understanding of RF test parameters and methods.
• Experience collaborating with RF design engineers on tests.
• Proficient in reading/writing schematics; hands-on in lab.
• Able to read Python and operate in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Test and optimize antenna s-parameters and pattern data to meet system requirements.
• Characterize RF transceiver subsystems over temperature.
• Troubleshoot RF subsystems to identify root causes of failed parameters.
• Analyze test data and write test reports.
• Work with passive components, amplifiers and filters; read schematics.
• Use Python and Linux to control test equipment and DUT.
• Collaborate with RF design engineers to test their designs.

Skills

RF testing

Antenna testing

Temperature characterization

Python

Linux

Schematic reading

EDA tools

Test data analysis

Troubleshooting

Lab hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Signal Generators

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

Job description

Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology

At Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.

Tarana is a fast revenue growth company built by outstanding talented people and with innovative technology.

Our RF Team is seeking a talented, experienced, and highly motivated individual to support the development of RF Transceiver boards and Antennas for Tarana’s next‑generation wireless access products operating in the 3–7 GHz frequency bands.

In this role, you will be responsible for prototype validation, RF performance testing, troubleshooting units, and production support for RF assemblies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Test and optimize antenna s-parameters and pattern data to meet system requirements.
• Test RF transceiver subsystems to characterize all parameters over temperature.
• Troubleshoot RF subsystems to find and resolve the root cause of failed parameters.
• Analyze test data and write test reports.
• Understanding of passive components, amplifiers, and filters.
• Ability to read and draw schematics, familiarity with EDA tools.
• Ability to understand Python and Linux.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2-5 years related RF test experience
• Experience testing antennas and RF subsystems in 3 to 7 GHz frequency bands
• Must have a good understanding of RF test parameters and test methods
• Must have experience working with RF design engineers to test their designs
• “Hands‑on” experience in the lab, testing boards and developing test routines
• Experience with RF test equipment: Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Power Meters
• Must have excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skillsial>
• Must have good software skills to control test equipment as well as devices under test
• Understanding of passive components, amplifiers and filters
• Ability to read and draw schematics, familiarity with EDA tools
• Ability to understand Python and Linux
• Must be a positive team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What we offer:

We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people.

The salary range for this position is: $120,000 to $155,000

Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.

Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock option. Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.

About Us

Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable, and reliable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies. Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Tarana’s ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.