Principal Test Engineer

Job Title: Principal Test & Measurement Engineer (RF/SDR)

Location: Abu Dhabi

Are you passionate about validating cutting‑edge wireless and SDR technologies? Join a world‑class engineering team in Abu Dhabi developing next‑generation communication and networking systems.

As a Principal Test & Measurement Engineer
, you will play a pivotal role in system‑level verification, RF performance characterisation, and end‑to‑end testing of advanced communication platforms.

• Translate system requirements into measurable, automated, and traceable test cases.
• Define verification procedures and test plans for wireless, RF, SDR, and networking systems.
• Collaborate closely with system architects, waveform designers, hardware, and software teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Evaluate system performance, characterise RF behaviour, and validate compliance and interoperability.
• Perform end‑to‑end testing in both lab and field environments, generating detailed test reports and status updates.
• Troubleshoot operational issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.

• Integrate and debug complex hardware/software systems in a lab environment.
• Utilize advanced RF instruments such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, channel emulators/simulators, signal generators, and protocol testers.
• Build, configure, and maintain test setups, hardware rigs, and automated test infrastructure based on project needs.
• Support lab planning, equipment budgeting, and resource management.
• Develop automation tools and scripts using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or equivalent languages to streamline test execution and data analysis.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of hands‑on experience in RF testing, SDR‑based systems, wireless communication validation, or networking test environments.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, communication systems, and system‑level interactions.
• Expertise using RF test equipment: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, channel simulators/emulators, and similar instrumentation.
• Proven experience in system integration and troubleshooting across hardware/software boundaries.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming for automation (
  Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar tools).
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional engineering environment.

If you're ready to bring your RF, SDR, and system‑level testing expertise to a cutting‑edge technology team,
APPLY NOW and play a key role in shaping the future of advanced communication systems.