RF Automation Developer Engineer

Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled RF Test Automation Developer to join our R&D Integration Automation team.

This role is focused on designing, developing, and maintaining advanced automation solutions across unit, integration, system, and end-to-end testing levels.

The ideal candidate is ahands-on developer with strong expertise in Python and Pytest, experienced in building and executing automated tests, and comfortable working with modern CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

The Senior Developer will act as a technical mentor and key contributor, ensuring best practices are followed and test automation is seamlessly embedded into the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated RF test development tools using Python and other relevant programming languages.
• Configure, calibrate, and operate RF test equipment such as Vector Signal Generators (VSGs), Spectrum Analyzers (SAs), and related instruments.
• Create and validate RF test setups for performance validation, debug, and system characterization.
• Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate automated RF testing into the product development cycle.
• Stay current with emerging RF technologies and testing methodologies, proposing and implementing improvements to existing test processes.
• Contribute to the development of RF testing strategies aligned with R&D goals and product roadmaps.
• Research and introduce innovative RF automation tools, frameworks, and workflows aligned with R&D goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in RF testing and measurement techniques - Must
• Strong proficiency in Python programming - Big advantage
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, calibration procedures, and test standards
• Proven capability working with RF test equipment (VSGs, Spectrum Analyzers, network analyzers, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of RF calibration procedures and standards.
• Ability to design and build complex RF test setups using attenuators, couplers, and other RF components.

Advantages / Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with drone RF systems, including communication protocols and regulatory requirements
• Experience with industry-standard automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, ELK) and software development processes (e.g., Agile, CI/CD).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of wireless communication standards (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular technologies).
• Experience with test and measurement equipment, including Rohde & Schwarz instruments, automation using PyVISA and SCPI commands.