Test SW Engineer

NextNav; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextNav in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an entry‑level SW engineer to join the lab and field test team. You will work on RF test system design, test setup, automation, and data presentation for wireless equipment in lab and field trials.

Recent graduates are welcome. You will gain hands‑on experience across RF testing, scripting, and test automation while traveling to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Telecommunications, Wireless Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Python programming and scripting for automation.
• Basic Git version control knowledge.
• Familiarity with RF systems, test equipment, and AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with team on wireless test scenarios to support test execution.
• Design and implement efficient RF test systems based on requirements.
• Develop and execute automation/analysis test tools and collect data.
• Analyze methods and automate test data processing to present results.
• Improve test efficiency and scalability using AI tools and agents.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Git basics

RF fundamentals

AI tools experience

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/Wireless Engineering/CS

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

4G/5G BTS/UE emulators

MATLAB

Python scripting environments

Job description

In this role, you will be working as a SW engineer in the lab & field test team working in various wireless test programs. The work will involve RF test system design, test setup, test scripts development, test automation & maintenance, test results processing and presentation, hands‑on integration, test execution and validation of various wireless test equipment & systems in the lab and field. This is an entry level position, and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with team on various wireless test scenarios across various equipment and test setups to support test execution.
• Design and implement optimal and efficient RF test systems based on requirements
• Develop and execute automation/analysis test tools/scripts and collect test data for analysis
• Analyze methods and develop tools/scripts to automate test data processing and present test results
• Improve the overall test efficiency and scalability using AI tools and agents

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Telecommunications or Wireless Engineering or Computer Science
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Python programming skills and experience
• Basic Git distributed version control knowledge
• Wireless transmitter/receiver and test equipment fundamentals
• Wireless system design and engineering skills, including but not limited to RF link budgets and propagation models, are desirable
• Ability to develop and maintain Python scripts/programs for automation of control and logging with test equipment and embedded platforms
• Experience with using and controlling verification test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes is a must. 4G/5G BTS/UE emulators, advanced signal generators are a plus
• Experience coding with Python is a must, other programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB is a plus
• Coursework with lab experience in (digital and analog) in RF systems, communications and signal processing
• Punctual, attention to detail/quality, systematic analysis, pride of ownership and accountability
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work with different teams
• Experience with popular AI tools and agents
• The work location is in NextNav office in Santa Clara, CA. Some work could be in the field.
• Some long-distance travel may be required
• A valid driver's license and ability to drive