Sr. RF/Wireless Engineer

TUV SUD America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader in testing & cert.

Exposure to 5G NR, IoT & emerging tech

Leadership opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

TUV SUD America is seeking a Senior RF/Wireless Engineer in California to lead wireless certification programs and regulatory testing for connected products. You will work with customers, lab teams, project management, and commercial teams to ensure successful certification outcomes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in EE/Telecommunications, 5+ years in hands-on wireless testing (or 3+ years with a Master's).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications engineering with hands-on experience.
• Experience with PTCRB, FCC, ISED and RSE requirements and cellular testing.
• RF fundamentals and wireless technology knowledge; measurement techniques.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 17025 labs is a plus and automation tools (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).

Responsibilities

• Perform wireless certification and regulatory testing per PTCRB, FCC, ISED, ETSI.
• Test conformance for GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5G NR, and emerging technologies.
• Execute RF measurements: RSE, transmitter/receiver tests, spectrum analysis.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and certification reports.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and propose corrective actions.
• Operate cellular testers and lab equipment; guide engineers and technicians.
• Support lab quality, process improvements and new test capabilities.

Skills

RF testing

Regulatory testing

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Keysight UXM/E7515

Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500

Anritsu MT8000A/ME7873

Job description

At TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD.

At TUV SUD, the Senior RF/Wireless Engineer supports wireless certification, regulatory compliance, cellular RF, and carrier acceptance testing for connected products. In this role, you will provide technical expertise across complex wireless programs while partnering with customers, laboratory teams, project management, and commercial teams to support successful certification outcomes.

Your Tasks

• Perform wireless certification, regulatory compliance, and carrier acceptance testing in accordance with PTCRB, GCF, FCC, ISED, 3GPP, ETSI, and applicable carrier requirements.
• Conduct cellular RF conformance and performance testing across GSM, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-Advanced, 5G NR, and emerging wireless technologies.
• Perform Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE), transmitter, receiver, and other RF performance measurements.
• Develop and review test plans, procedures, configurations, technical reports, and certification documentation.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot RF and certification failures, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Configure and operate cellular communication testers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF power meters, and related laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians and support laboratory quality, process improvement, and new test capability development.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a closely related field with at least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience, or a master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with PTCRB certification, cellular RF testing, FCC and ISED requirements, and Radiated Spurious Emissions (RSE).
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless technologies, transmitter and receiver performance, and measurement techniques.
• Experience with test platforms such as Keysight UXM/E7515, Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500, Anritsu MT8000A/ME7873, or equivalent systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, technical writing, and customer communication skills.
• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory and with automation tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW is preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Exposure to advanced wireless technologies including 5G NR, IoT, RedCap, and emerging cellular technologies.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for technical leadership and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information

• The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $90,000-$140,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
• This position is also eligible for a 10% annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and applicable plan requirements.
• Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.