RF Test Engineer

Job Title:

RF Test Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled RF Test Engineer to develop and execute RF test plans, procedures, and test cases for components, modules, and systems. This role involves performing RF measurements and setting up RF measurement fixtures, automating bench measurements, and designing and maintaining test scripts.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and execute RF test plans, procedures, and test cases for components, modules, and systems.

+ Perform RF measurements and set up RF measurement fixtures.

+ Automate bench measurements using tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW.

+ Design and maintain test scripts, data logging tools, and report generation workflows.

+ Troubleshoot RF test setups, fixtures, cables, adapters, and measurement errors.

+ Correlate lab results with simulation and design expectations.

+ Support design verification, qualification, and production release testing.

+ Analyze failures and drive root-cause investigations for RF performance issues.

+ Maintain calibration awareness and measurement uncertainty discipline.

+ Create clear documentation for test procedures, results, and engineering reports.

+ Support environmental, thermal, and stress testing as required.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related field.

+ 3+ years of experience in RF/microwave testing, characterization, or validation.

+ Strong understanding of RF fundamentals.

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Experience with RF lab equipment such as VNA, Vector Spectrum-Analyzer, Vector Signal Generator, and Oscilloscopes.

+ Familiarity with test automation and scripting such as Python.

+ Ability to read schematics, block diagrams, and datasheets.

+ Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

+ Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with shock testing, vibe testing, HALT, HASS, and ALT.

+ Strong skills in troubleshooting and debugging issues for RF circuits or PCBs.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Redmond. It offers a great opportunity to enhance your career, helping to push forward testing initiatives. The role includes 7 paid holidays and 15 days of PTO in a calendar year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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