Senior RF Test & Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

Qorvo is seeking a Senior RF Test Development Engineer in San Jose to own the design, implementation, and scaling of automated test racks and benches used for characterization and DVT of complex RF FEMs. You will build robust software tools and data pipelines to accelerate RFEM validation for next-gen 5G NR and 6G handsets.

Responsibilities include lab bring-up, debugging, and mentoring technicians, with strong emphasis on VB.net, Python, C#, and LabVIEW, plus deep RF test expertise.

Qualifications

• BSEE with an emphasis on RF/Microwave systems is required.
• 3+ years of active mobile cellular/wireless RF validation experience.
• Proficiency programming instrument communication in VB.net, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Partner with RF IC and Hardware Design Engineers during early planning to align test methodologies with models.
• Design, enhance, 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 prototype FEMs with PAs, LNAs, switches, MIPI RFFE, and filters.
• Analyze and plot performance results and share with design teams.
• Mentor Technicians on software and laboratory equipment.

Skills

VB.net

Python

C++

Education

BSEE with RF/Microwave emphasis

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum Analyzers

VSGs

Power meters

MIPI RFFE analyzers

Job description

Qorvo is seeking a Senior RF Test Development Engineer in San Jose to own the design, implementation, and scaling of automated test racks and benches used for characterization and DVT of complex RF FEMs. You will build robust software tools and data pipelines to accelerate RFEM validation for next-gen 5G NR and 6G handsets.

Responsibilities include lab bring-up, debugging, and mentoring technicians, with strong emphasis on VB.net, Python, C#, and LabVIEW, plus deep RF test expertise.