Sr. RF Test and Debug Engineer

Echodyne; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off 15 days

Job summary

Echodyne in Woodinville, WA is seeking a Senior RF Test / Debug Engineer to advance our high‑performance radar systems. You will lead RF measurements, troubleshoot complex failure modes, and collaborate with EE, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust production ready designs.

You will apply RF test methods to microwave circuits, develop fixtures, mentor junior staff, and drive root‑cause investigations as Echodyne scales its radar technology for automotive, aerospace, and security

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with micro-electronics PCAs in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with ESD equipment and procedures.
• Experience using RF test equipment at microwave frequencies.
• Knowledge of RF metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point, bandwidth.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, DMMs, and logic analyzers.
• Experience analyzing test results for root-cause analysis.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform measurements and extended tests on Echodyne Radar RF subsystems and components.
• Compile and analyze the resulting data into key performance metrics and root-cause insights.
• Troubleshoot complex RF failure modes.
• Design, maintain and improve RF test and measurement capabilities, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, systems, and manufacturing teams to define metrics and procedures.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

RF test

Microwave frequencies

PCB handling

ESD procedures

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

RF amplifiers

RF switches

Job description

Echodyne

Woodinville, Washington, United States

Position Title: Sr. RF Test and Debug Engineer

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the worlds first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Senior RF Test / Debug Engineer with experience in RF electronics to join our team working in a fast-paced environment, developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and production of Echodyne radars, enabling us to meet aggressive development goals while maintaining a high degree of engineering rigor. You will contribute to solving and learning from challenging problems and root-cause investigations related to system-level and board-level failures, all related to state-of-the-art radar. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of RF circuits and test methods to help solve challenging design and debug problems on cutting-edge radar circuits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and perform measurements and extended tests on Echodyne Radar RF subsystems and components
• Compile and analyze the resulting data, distilling into key performance metrics seeking full understanding of new RF circuits or in the identification of root-cause
• Troubleshoot complex RF failure modes
• Design, maintain and improve RF test and measurement capabilities, methods, fixtures, and equipment
• Work with the electrical engineering, systems, and manufacturing teams to identify metrics of interest, anticipate measurement requirements, and develop troubleshooting and procedures and guidelines
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment
  • Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures
  • Experience using RF test equipment (networks analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, amplifiers, splitters and switches) at microwave frequencies
  • Knowledge of standard RF metrics and how to access them through measurement, such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
  • Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and logic analyzers
• Hands-on experience analyzing test and measurement results in support root-cause analysis
  • Experience with the development of tests and assessments to perform root-cause analysis
  • Experience analyzing standard RF metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Python or MATLAB experience interfacing with test equipment (via COM, PHY, GPIB, etc)
• Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting basic analog and digital circuits

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Physics with 5-7 years or more of experience performing hands-on RF measurement
• Eligibility to handle export controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodynes technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicants eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,733—$187,048 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
    • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
    • Virtual Care 98Point6
    • Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.