Sr. RF/Wireless Engineer

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is seeking a Senior RF/Wireless Engineer to support wireless certification, regulatory compliance, and carrier acceptance testing for connected products.

You will provide technical expertise across complex wireless programs while partnering with customers, laboratory teams, project management, and commercial teams. The role requires hands-on experience in PTCRB, FCC, ISED, RSE testing and proficiency with RF measurements across GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G NR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering with 5+ years hands-on experience.
• Experience with PTCRB, FCC, ISED, and RSE testing.
• ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory experience; scripting in Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform wireless certification, regulatory compliance, and carrier acceptance testing per PTCRB, FCC, ISED, and carrier requirements.
• Conduct cellular RF conformance testing across GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5G NR, and emerging technologies.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop test plans, procedures, configurations, and certification documentation.
• Configure lab equipment and provide guidance to engineers and technicians.

Skills

RF testing

RF fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Keysight UXM/E7515

Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500

Anritsu MT8000A/ME7873

Job description

At TÜV SÜD 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 TÜV SÜD.

At TÜV SÜD, 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

TÜV SÜD 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.

Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food

Country/Region: United States

Working Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular