RF Test Engineering Technician

RF Test Engineering Technician

Experience Level: Support Job Type: Regular

Location:

Richardson, TX, US, 75081

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. As part of Qorvo's High Performance Analog Products team within Infrastructure and Defense Products, this role offers the opportunity to support cutting-edge technologies that help solve complex engineering challenges around the world.

We are seeking an RF Engineering Technician to join the Test Engineering Group, where you will play a hands-on role in executing Design Validation Testing in a fast-paced RF lab environment. This is an overnight compressed shift position on a 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts. Please note that initial training will take place on the day shift before transitioning to the overnight schedule.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct DC and RF testing from DC to mmWave frequencies in an RF lab environment
• Contribute to Design Validation Testing process
• Setup and calibrate [S] parameters and power test stations following Qorvo standards
• Perform limited test setup troubleshooting, assemble fixtures wire harnesses
• Interact with test development engineers to support test setup improvement when applicable
• Report test progress to manager and customers
• Support training sessions and provide guidance to less experienced team members

Technical Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required:

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent amount of experience
• 2+ years of experience in RF component testing
• Capable of multi-tasking in a consistently evolving environment
• Proficient with test equipment including PXI systems, RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, noise figure analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
• Knowledgeable in RF testing includes S-parameters, noise figure, power, pulsed power, high power RF, TOI, harmonics, ACP, Video Bandwidth (VBW), digital pre-distortion (DPD), modulation testing (AM/AM, AM/PM, PAM, etc), and different modulation schemes (LTE/TDD, WCDMA, QAM, etc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Operate as a team player with a positive attitude

What's In It For You:

• In addition to working with advanced technologies in our world-class facilities, you will see the following benefits:
• Competitive compensation based on experience Includes base rate plus shift differential and daily overtime rate
• Opportunity for greater work-life balance – 4 days off one week and 3 days off the next week
• Shifts are 11.5 hours with built-in overtime
• Position Location:
  
  Richardson, Texas
• Relocation Eligible:
  Yes

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company. This position requires work on US Government contracts. Applicants must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee).