Senior RF Test & Integration Lead — Drone Systems

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is hiring a Lead RF Test & Integration Engineer to own qualification and production test strategies for our wireless systems used in FPV drones. You will lead RF validation for video and C2 links, build test infrastructure, and guide NPI and manufacturing readiness.

You will manage RF test engineers, set test standards, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to close the loop on failures and improve yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of hands-on RF test, RF validation, RF systems, wireless hardware, or production test experience.
• Experience qualifying wireless products or RF subsystems through engineering validation, design validation, production validation, or equivalent release processes.
• Strong fundamentals in RF measurements: S-parameters, output power, EVM/BER/PER, sensitivity, noise figure, linearity, phase noise, spurious emissions, desense, coexistence, link budget, and antenna performance.
• Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, SDRs, chambers/OTA setups, and automated test stations.
• Experience building or maintaining automated test systems, ideally using Python or similar scripting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineers and technicians, run test campaigns, prioritize work, review data, and communicate release risk to engineering and manufacturing leaders.
• Strong understanding of DFT, production test limits, fixture validation, manufacturing yield, calibration, GR&R, and NPI handoff.

Responsibilities

• Own RF qualification testing for FPV drone video links, command-and-control links, antennas, RF front ends, and integrated aircraft/ground systems.
• Define validation plans, pass/fail criteria, test procedures, data review methods, and release gates for wireless subsystem qualification.
• Lead NPI test readiness for new RF products, including EVT/DVT/PVT planning, fixture readiness, station bring-up, GR&R, and factory handoff.
• Oversee manufacturing acceptance testing for RF assemblies and integrated products, including conducted RF tests, radiated tests, range/performance checks, and automated production test limits.
• Build, improve, and scale RF test infrastructure using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, SDRs, chambers/OTA setups, Python automation, and production test software.
• Drive root-cause investigations for RF desense, interference, range degradation, yield loss, calibration drift, fixture issues, and field-return failures.
• Manage and mentor a team of RF test engineers and technicians; set priorities, review technical work, and make sure testing is fast, rigorous, and repeatable.

Skills

RF test

RF validation

Wireless HW

Test automation

Python automation

Team leadership

S-parameters

NPI handoff

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

SDRs

Chambers/OTA

Automated test stations

Job description

Neros Technologies in Torrance, CA is hiring a Lead RF Test & Integration Engineer to own qualification and production test strategies for our wireless systems used in FPV drones. You will lead RF validation for video and C2 links, build test infrastructure, and guide NPI and manufacturing readiness.

You will manage RF test engineers, set test standards, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to close the loop on failures and improve yield.