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Work type: On-site
Location: Boulder, CO
Posted: 53 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The RF Test Engineer role at our Boulder office is a senior position within the wireless systems team, focusing on developing and validating automated test solutions for RF software and hardware. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments in a Linux environment, driving hardware-software integration efforts, troubleshooting complex test setups, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as RF Systems, FPGA design engineers, and Software teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, Linux, and wireless concepts, along with experience in RF testing and familiarity with wireless standards like 5G NR and LTE. This role requires a strong understanding of RF performance metrics and hands-on experience with bench instruments, making it crucial for addressing complex validation challenges in our rapidly growing product area.

Skills

Python Linux Git Gerrit Splunk 5G NR LTE WiFi Bluetooth EVM ACLR Sensitivity NF IP3 Signal Generators Spectrum Analyzers VNAs Oscilloscopes

What you'll do

Develop and validate automated RF test solutions for software and hardware characterization.
Design Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments in a Linux environment.
Drive hardware-software integration efforts by debugging issues across firmware, driver, and hardware levels.
Independently design and execute complex validation experiments to address specific challenges.
Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and isolate issues between equipment and devices.
Create detailed test plans and reports to track validation progress and coverage.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience in RF testing and expertise in Python for test automation.
Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks to control RF instruments in Linux.
Drive hardware-software integration efforts, debugging issues across firmware, driver, and hardware levels.
Troubleshoot complex RF test setups and isolate issues between equipment and DUT.
Create detailed test plans, procedures, and reports for validation progress tracking.
Strong understanding of core wireless concepts and RF propagation principles.

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