Senior RF Test Systems Engineer

Amplitech Inc.; Allen (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amplitech Inc. is seeking a Senior RF Test Systems Engineer to build and run automated test stations for LNAs, MMICs, and RF subsystems, turning bench measurements into fast, repeatable production tests using Python.

You will design and maintain ATE stations, automate VNA, noise figure, and power measurement workflows, and collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot test issues and extend test capabilities for 5G NR signals and RF modules.

Formación

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of RF test experience.
• Hands-on experience with VNAs and RF test equipment.
• Strong Python for instrument control and data analysis.
• Understanding of S-parameters, noise figure and linearity.
• Knowledge of 5G NR signals and modulated measurements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) stations in Python for characterization and production test.
• Automate S-parameter measurements on VNAs, including calibration and de-embedding.
• Develop noise figure and gain measurements using noise figure analyzers and Y-factor methods.
• Automate power sweeps to measure P1dB, Psat, OIP3 and efficiency with test equipment.
• Test 5G NR modulated signals, including ACLR, EVM, and linearity measurements.
• Build tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting; maintain test limits and data records.
• Troubleshoot test hardware and support root-cause analysis with design team.
• Keep test equipment calibrated and help specify new test capabilities.

Conocimientos

Python

RF test

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

VNAs

Noise figure analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Git

Descripción del empleo

AGMDC is the RF and microwave design division of AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG), designing MMICs and subsystem hardware for SATCOM, defense, 5G, space, and quantum computing from simulation through packaged, tested hardware. We are looking for a Senior RF Test Systems Engineer to build and run the automated test stations that characterize our LNAs, MMICs, and RF subsystems, using Python to turn bench measurements into fast, repeatable production test.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) stations in Python for engineering characterization and production test
• Automate S-parameter measurements on vector network analyzers (VNAs), including calibration, de-embedding, and fixture setup
• Develop noise figure and gain measurements using noise figure analyzers and Y-factor methods
• Automate power sweeps to measure P1dB, Psat, OIP3, and efficiency with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and power meters
• Test 5G NR modulated signals, including ACLR, EVM, and linearity measurements
• Build tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting, and maintain test limits, procedures, and test data records
• Troubleshoot test hardware, fixtures, and measurement anomalies, and support root-cause analysis with the design team
• Keep test equipment calibrated and ready, and help specify new test capability as programs require

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in RF test, RF measurement, or RF hardware engineering
• Hands-on experience with VNAs, noise figure analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters
• Strong Python skills for instrument control and data analysis
• Solid understanding of S-parameters, noise figure, compression, and linearity measurements
• Working knowledge of 5G NR signals and modulated measurements
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing LNAs, MMICs, or RF modules at microwave and mmWave frequencies
• Experience with on-wafer or fixtured test and calibration methods
• Familiarity with Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, or similar instrument ecosystems
• Experience with Git and building test data dashboards or databases
• US Person status for work on ITAR-controlled programs