Job#: 3035344 Job Description: RF Test Engineer
Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This role focuses on validating and automating testing for satellite communication hardware. The engineer will work with RF systems, develop automated test workflows, and deliver data-driven insights to cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure satellite communication modems and RF subsystems meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements through RF hardware validation.
- Build and maintain automated test execution across multiple phases to improve coverage, consistency, and speed.
- Identify early-stage issues using automated measurements with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and related RF tools.
- Produce test reports that translate complex RF data into actionable insights for engineering and program teams.
- Support and execute INE-related test activities.
- Provide rotational support for urgent test issues or escalations.
- Develop automated comparison and analysis tools for evaluating test results across builds and configurations.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience and 2 years of hands-on RF testing experience is required.
Technical Skills:- Proficiency with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and VNAs.
- Experience with automated test frameworks and data pipelines.
- Ability to interpret RF measurements and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with satellite communications or wireless systems.
- Python-based automation experience.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance testing (FCC, CE, etc.).
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop or system-level integration testing.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 to $75.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and location.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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