Wireless Validation Engineer (Wi-fi & Bluetooth)

Davita Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in wireless technology seeks an RF Connectivity Validation Engineer to validate and optimize connectivity performance across various technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The role involves developing comprehensive test plans and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure robust wireless solutions in product environments.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience validating wireless technologies including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python; familiarity with SQL is a plus.
• Experience with RF chipset platforms (e.g., Qualcomm, Broadcom).

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute validation strategies for multi-radio systems.
• Automate RF test workflows using scripting languages.
• Drive root-cause analysis of RF-related issues.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Automation scripting

Wireless technologies

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

RF chambers

Wireshark

Job description

*Description*
We are seeking a highly skilled RF Connectivity Validation Engineer to validate and optimize wireless performance
across multiple connectivity technologies including Wi-Fi (6/6E/7), Bluetooth (Classic/LE), UWB, and GNSS. The
ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in RF principles and hands-on experience with over-the-air (OTA)
testing, coexistence analysis, and system-level performance debugging. This role will work closely with hardware,
software, and system engineering teams to ensure robust wireless performance in complex product environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define, plan, and execute comprehensive validation strategies for multi-radio systems, based on system
specifications and product use-cases.
* Develop regression and performance test plans that ensure coverage of critical KPIs such as RSSI, PER,
throughput, latency, roaming, and desense.
* Automate RF test workflows using scripting languages and lab tools to scale validation coverage across
platforms and software builds.
* Conduct characterization and debugging of wireless performance issues using diagnostic tools (e.g.,
spectrum analyzers, sniffer tools, TCP dump, Wireshark, Ellisys, QXDM).
* Monitor and analyze coexistence behavior between multiple wireless systems, and develop strategies to
mitigate interference and optimize performance.
* Drive root-cause analysis of RF-related issues, correlating hardware, firmware, and protocol-level data to
identify and resolve system bottlenecks.
* Work with internal and external teams (HW/SW vendors, CM/JDM/OEM partners) to ensure wireless KPIs
are met across design and production stages.
* Track project progress with clear validation metrics, log management, and documentation to support
readiness for key program milestones and certifications (FCC, CE, PTCRB, etc.).
Required Qualifications:
* Solid understanding of RF fundamentals including impedance matching, antenna behavior, link budgets,
and desense characterization.
* Proven experience validating wireless technologies: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Bluetooth (Classic,
BLE), UWB (IEEE 802.15.4z), and GNSS.
* Proficiency in RF validation tools such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, RF chambers, and
sniffer tools (Wireshark, Frontline, Ellisys).
* Strong scripting and automation skills in Python; familiarity with SQL, MATLAB, or other data analysis tools
is a plus.
* Experience with wireless chipset platforms (e.g., Qualcomm, Broadcom, Mediatek, NXP) and embedded
logging/debugging tools.
* Comfortable working on Linux-based systems and integrating with embedded platforms or Android-based
test devices.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Familiarity with PHY/MAC layers of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and tools to interpret low-level logs (e.g., HCI
traces, TCPDump, chipset-specific debuggers).
* Background in OTA testing environments, including anechoic chambers, shield boxes, and mobile
automation test setups.
* Experience with wireless telemetry, edge AI integrations, or proximity sensing applications using
BLE/UWB/Wi-Fi.
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
802.11
Bluetooth
Audio streaming
Wifi coding
Bluetooth: Access points
Wifi: Range testing, In house
Wifi: AR VR, WLAN - WIFI, In and out of Bluetooth (Protocols/layers/ etc.), 2-3 lines of BT - range, headsets, products.
Preferred Skills
* Practical knowledge of at least one Wireless Technology including WLAN, BT, GPS
* Understanding of Android frameworks and architecture
* Hands-on experience with bench level wireless testing, reference board or system level
* Should be able to write automation scripts
* Experience debugging RF SW and HW failures, identifying root-causes and recommending fixes
* Experience with protocol analyzers, log analyzers, sniffers
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.


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