RF Test Engineer

Job#: 3036857

Job Description:

RF Test Engineer

Contract: 6 Months (Opportunity to Extend)

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Overview

We are seeking RF Test Engineers to support validation and automation of testing for satellite communication hardware. This role combines hands-on RF testing, automated test execution, and analysis to ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Day Shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

This role follows a standard Monday-Friday day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. This shift is subject to additional hours based on testing demands, and any overtime worked will be compensated accordingly.

Employment Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. All offers are contingent upon verification of employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.

Onsite Requirement (2-5 days)

This role requires onsite presence in Redmond, WA and is expected to be onsite from 2-5 days per week depending on test equipment availability and lab access requirements. Due to the hands-on nature of RF testing and hardware validation, candidates should be comfortable working consistently in a lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

Execute and support RF validation testing across development environments (dev pits, flat sat systems)

Develop, maintain, and optimize automated test workflows and regression frameworks

Run and analyze regression testing using SRM software and automated pipelines

Utilize RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs) to evaluate system performance

Perform signal integrity, interference, and performance analysis across RF subsystems

Analyze logs and test data to troubleshoot issues and identify root cause trends

Build automated reporting and comparison tools for test results across builds

Support integration of testing into automated pipelines (e.g., Zerotouch or similar frameworks)

Provide on-call support for test execution issues and escalations

Top Must-Haves

2+ years of hands-on RF testing experience

Experience with automated test frameworks and data pipelines

Strong experience with Linux environments and scripting-based test execution

Required Qualifications

Experience in RF, hardware validation, or system-level testing

Ability to interpret RF measurements and troubleshoot performance issues

Strong debugging and log analysis skills

Experience working with automated testing environments and regression cycles

Ability to work independently and manage test execution priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, etc.)

Experience with satellite communications, telecom, or wireless systems

Python or Bash scripting for test automation

Experience with large-scale validation environments or system integration testing

Familiarity with continuous integration / automated test pipelines

What Success Looks Like

Improved test automation coverage and execution efficiency

Early identification of RF performance or system integration issues

High-quality reporting that enables faster engineering decision-making

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