Wireless Test Engineer

Avetix Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avetix Engineering in Austin is seeking an experienced Wireless Test Engineer to join a growing EMC testing lab. This hands-on role requires a strong background in wireless/radio compliance testing and the ability to work independently from day one.

You will test Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, and FCC Part 90/80 compliance, participate in expanding into cellular and satellite testing, and collaborate with the EMC team to build the wireless capability.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on wireless/radio compliance testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies and RF test methods.
• Experience with FCC and international wireless standards.
• Practical experience with Bluetooth, WLAN/Wi-Fi.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on compliance testing of wireless and radio-enabled products.
• Conduct Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE, WLAN/Wi-Fi, RF measurements.
• Ensure FCC requirements including Part 90/80 compliance.
• Set up, execute, analyze, and report test results.
• Troubleshoot and own testing projects.
• Support customers through certification processes.
• Collaborate with EMC team and expand into cellular/satellite testing.

Skills

Wireless testing

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Ownership of projects

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Wireless Test Engineer to join a growing testing and compliance laboratory in Austin.

This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong background in wireless/radio compliance testing who can step in and contribute from day one. You will join an established EMC engineering team and have the opportunity to help build and develop the company's wireless testing capability.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who can operate with a high degree of independence, troubleshoot effectively and take ownership of wireless testing projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for hands-on compliance testing of wireless and radio-enabled products, working across areas including:

• Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy
• Wireless LAN / Wi-Fi
• RF and radio compliance testing
• FCC requirements, including Part 90 and Part 80
• RF performance and compliance measurements
• Bench-level testing and troubleshooting
• Bandwidth, power and related RF measurements
• Test setup, execution, analysis and reporting
• Supporting customers through compliance and certification requirements

The laboratory is also looking to expand its capabilities into cellular and satellite testing, including FCC Part 25 and relevant European satellite standards. This creates an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to broaden their technical expertise and play a role in developing a growing wireless function.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Several years of hands-on experience in wireless, RF or radio compliance testing
• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies and RF test methods
• Experience working with relevant FCC and/or international wireless standards
• Practical experience with Bluetooth, WLAN/Wi-Fi or similar wireless technologies
• Experience with RF measurements including power, bandwidth and related parameters
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Experience within a TIC, testing laboratory or certification environment would be highly advantageous

A senior-level engineer would be ideal. We need someone who can be plug-and-play, rather than someone who requires significant training before taking ownership of testing work.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a team that already has an established EMC capability, with further investment being made in the engineering function.

This will be the first dedicated Wireless Engineering hire, giving you the opportunity to help shape and develop the wireless testing capability rather than simply joining an established team and following an existing process.

There is also significant scope to expand your expertise into cellular and satellite technologies, making this particularly interesting for an engineer who wants to develop beyond traditional wireless compliance testing.

You will work closely with the existing EMC team, giving you exposure to a broad range of compliance and testing activity.

Why Join?

• Join a growing technical testing and compliance operation
• Become the first dedicated wireless engineering hire
• Help build and shape the wireless testing function
• Work across Bluetooth, WLAN, RF and regulatory compliance
• Opportunity to develop into cellular and satellite testing
• Exposure to FCC and international standards
• Hands-on technical role with genuine ownership
• Work alongside an established EMC engineering team
• Strong opportunity for long-term technical and career development

If you're an experienced Wireless, RF or Radio Test Engineer looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact and help build something, we'd like to hear from you.