RF Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$100,000–$140,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
84 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

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This role $120k
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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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TL;DR · RF Test Engineer

The RF Test Engineer joins the RF Engineering team to support the development of the StreamCaster MANET product line. This role involves active participation in the design process for the RF subsystem, where the engineer will use specialized equipment to evaluate system performance, ensure compliance compatibility, and troubleshoot operational issues. Daily responsibilities include executing tests, generating status reports, defining verification matrices, designing test fixtures, and calibrating equipment. The candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and experience with multi-GHz RF hardware development, including solving EMI, harmonics, and stability issues. Technical proficiency is required in simulation tools like AWR Microwave Office or Altium, along with potential automation using Python or LabView. This role addresses the technical challenge of providing reliable mesh network communications for mission-critical applications in defense, law enforcement, and public safety environments.

What you'll do

  • Use RF test equipment to evaluate system performance, compliance compatibility, and operational issues.
  • Execute RF tests and generate detailed status and test reports.
  • Define verification matrices and internal specifications for RF performance.
  • Analyze test data to ensure actual performance meets specified requirements.
  • Recommend improvements to existing test strategies and propose new testing techniques or technologies.
  • Design custom test fixtures and calibrate various pieces of test equipment.
  • Handle and manage sensitive RF circuits and components properly during the design process.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience.
  • Good working knowledge of RF board layout, fabrication, and packaging.
  • Hands-on experience solving EMI, harmonics, spurious, and stability issues.
  • Experience using RF simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office or Altium.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident).
  • Knowledge of RF guidelines for PCB layout (preferred).
  • Test automation using Python or LabView (preferred).

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