Senior Test Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in the Phoenix area is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join a growing communications technology organization. This on-site role emphasizes RF systems, SATCOM technologies, and test automation, with collaboration across systems, software, and hardware engineering teams from development through validation.

You will work with advanced RF technologies and automation frameworks to drive product quality and performance, supporting critical commercial and government applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Test Engineer or similar validation-focused role.
• Experience programming in Python, C/C++, and/or Java.
• Strong background with RF and communications testing.
• Experience using laboratory and network test equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, traffic generators, and network infrastructure devices.
• Experience developing automated test procedures and test software.
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems and modem technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• SATCOM System & RF Testing
• Test Automation Development
• Validation & Verification Activities
• Test Infrastructure & Reporting

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

RF testing

Test automation

SATCOM

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

GPIB

Ethernet

SNMP

Job description

A growing communications technology organization is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join its team in the Phoenix-area on a full-time basis. This onsite role focuses on testing and validating advanced satellite communications solutions, with an emphasis on RF systems, test automation, and SATCOM technologies. The ideal candidate will bring experience with Python, C/C++, Java, network test equipment, and verification of complex communications systems.

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communications products that support critical commercial and government applications. You'll collaborate closely with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams while helping drive products from development through validation and release. The role offers the chance to work with advanced RF technologies, automation frameworks, and industry standards while making a direct impact on product quality and performance.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Test Engineer or similar validation-focused role
• Experience programming in Python, C/C++, and/or Java
• Strong background with RF and communications testing
• Experience using laboratory and network test equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, traffic generators, and network infrastructure devices
• Experience developing automated test procedures and test software
• Knowledge of satellite communications systems and modem technologies
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software systems
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with MIL-STD-188-165A/B testing requirements
• Familiarity with DIFI IEEE-ISTO STD 4900-2021
• Experience automating test equipment over GPIB, Ethernet, and SNMP
• Experience with RF calibration automation
• Background in multi-carrier satellite modem technologies
• Experience supporting product verification, integration, and production testing efforts

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• SATCOM System & RF Testing
• Test Automation Development
• Validation & Verification Activities
• Test Infrastructure & Reporting

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.