RF Test Lab Engineer III

RF Test Lab Engineer III - Contract - Greenwood Village, CO - $52.00 - $60.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an RF Test Lab Engineer III in Greenwood Village, CO.

Role Description

Executes hands-on testing and proof-of-concept (PoC) activities to evaluate new broadband access technologies and network solutions. This role is focused on building and configuring test environments, operating RF and broadband test equipment, troubleshooting lab issues, and generating clear technical findings that help determine the feasibility, performance limits, and trade-offs of broadband network solutions.

Build, configure, and maintain lab test environments for broadband access technology evaluations and proof-of-concept activities.
Set up and operate RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, meters, and related lab tools.
Configure and test RF systems, including amplifiers, nodes, passives, and other HFC network components under varying operating conditions.
Troubleshoot test setup issues, equipment configuration problems, and measurement inconsistencies.
Iterate on test approaches and configurations to quickly collect meaningful data and validate technical assumptions.
Consolidated PoC test data into clear technical summaries that highlighted key findings, risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain accurate test records, configurations, observations, and supporting data for future reference and decision-making.

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in network engineering, RF testing, broadband access technologies, or related technical lab environments.
Hands-on experience setting up and executing lab-based tests.
Experience using RF and broadband test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, or field meters.
Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals, broadband network components, and measurement practices.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in lab setups and adapt test methods as needed.
Ability to document results and communicate findings clearly to technical stakeholders.
Experience with HFC networks, DOCSIS technologies, RF amplifiers, nodes, passives, or outside plant components.
Familiarity with DOCSIS-related tools and concepts such as PNM, spectrum analysis, OFDM/OFDMA testing, MER, BER, or channel power measurements.
Experience supporting proof-of-concept testing, technology evaluations, or early-stage product assessments.
Basic scripting or automation experience for test execution, data capture, or analysis, such as Python.
Hands-on and curious and comfortable building and modifying test setups.
Practical problem solver focused on getting data quickly.
Comfortable working through ambiguity and adjusting test approaches as new information is discovered.
Strong attention to detail in test execution, documentation, and data capture.
Clear communicator of findings without overcomplicating results.
Collaborative team member who can work across engineering, lab, vendor, and field groups.

Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

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