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You will work closely with RF, embedded, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to define test requirements, develop scalable validation infrastructure, and drive reliability across a wide range of RF hardware.\nThis role is focused on RF test architecture, automation, production validation, and characterization of wireless communication systems including GNSS receivers, radios, antennas, and modulated communication waveforms.\nResponsibilities\nDefine RF test requirements and acceptance criteria for engineering, integration, and production environments\nLead the design and development of RF test fixtures and automated test systems\nDevelop scalable Python-based automation tools for RF testing, instrumentation control, and data analysis\nCharacterize and debug modulated RF waveforms and wireless communication links\nOperate and integrate RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and software defined radios \nLead RF hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and system-level validation efforts\nConduct RF system-level testing including coexistence (CoEx), desense, beamforming, and over-the-air (OTA) testing\nTest and validate RF hardware including GNSS receivers, radios, antennas, filters, amplifiers, and other RF components\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related technical field\n5+ years of experience writing Python for RF test systems, automation infrastructure, or wireless hardware validation environments\nExperience working with RF lab equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, GNSS simulators, and SDR platforms\nExperience with RF system measurements such as channel power, EVM, modulation quality, Es/N0, C/N0, bandwidth, and receiver sensitivity\nExperience developing and documenting RF test procedures for engineering or production environments\nStrong troubleshooting and debugging skills across RF hardware and software systems\nComfortable working hands-on in lab and integration environments\nPreferred Skills and Experience\n2+ years of experience developing scalable production or manufacturing RF test systems\n2+ years of experience with SDR platforms, GNU Radio, or custom waveform development\n2+ years of experience with beamforming, phased arrays, or multi-antenna RF systems\nFamiliarity with embedded Linux\nExperience with RF environmental, vacuum, thermal, vibration, or OTA testing\nExperience leading cross-functional integration and validation efforts\nExperience working in a fast-paced hardware development environment\n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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