RF Test Engineer

Job#: 2071221

Job Description:

Job Title: RF Test Automation Engineer Location: Onsite (Redmond, WA/Sunnyvale, CA/Los Angeles, CA) Job Type: 6 month contract to extend
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled RF Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute comprehensive system-level test strategies for RF and embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite communications, telecommunications, or aerospace, with expertise in RF testing, Python automation, and test instrument integration. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to validate performance across Layer 1 RF and network-level testing, ensuring robust and reliable system operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated RF test systems, focusing on embedded and hardware simulations.
• Develop and enhance test capabilities at the system level, covering Layer 1 RF performance through full network validation.
• Conduct venue health checks and system-level testing, ensuring reliable operational performance.
• Work with RF instruments, such as Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generator, power meters.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize test instrument drivers, ensuring seamless interaction with various systems.
• Simulate GPS environments to validate RF signal integrity and performance.
• Establish RF integration and test strategies, working with instrument suppliers to refine testing methodologies.
• Automate test processes using Python and SCPI, integrating Valkyrie test systems for stateless IP validation and automated network performance monitoring.
• Assess streaming performance, evaluating stability under various operational conditions.
• Collaborate with validation teams, ensuring cross-department accountability, effective communication, and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in RF testing, validation, and automation.
• Proficiency in Python for automated test execution.
• Expertise in Spectrum Analyzer operation and network-level test validation.
• Hands-on experience with SCPI, RF instruments (oscilloscope, vector network analyzer, power meters), and Valkyrie for automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot RF system performance and network integrity.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated ping commands and network performance assessments.
• Familiarity with RF integration and system-level testloads.
• Background in instrument supplier interactions, testing specifications, and operational optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure streaming stability, latency checks, and performance degradation analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of holding teams accountable and driving technical excellence.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.