RF Test and Integration Engineer Job in San Francisco, CA

RF Test And Integration Engineer

We are looking for an RF Test and Integration Engineer to lead verification efforts that confirm wireless hardware performs reliably in the lab, during production validation, and at deployed sites. This position combines hands-on RF measurement, automation development, and real-world integration work to support each stage of the hardware lifecycle. Based in San Francisco, California, the role partners closely with firmware, driver, and hardware teams to strengthen product quality and deployment readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed RF performance evaluations across operating conditions such as temperature, voltage, channel width, and output power to verify hardware behavior and readiness.
• Perform end-to-end integration testing across the full radio path, assessing components from the chipset and front-end circuitry through to antenna performance in bench and over-the-air environments.
• Create and maintain Python-based automation frameworks that control RF lab equipment and support repeatable regression testing for firmware and driver updates.
• Investigate performance degradation by tracing issues across software, firmware, drivers, and RF hardware to identify root causes and drive resolution.
• Execute site surveys, support RF design planning, confirm link-budget assumptions, and oversee deployment validation at field locations.
• Gather and analyze operational data from installed systems to improve propagation models and refine coverage planning accuracy.
• Lead in-house pre-compliance testing activities, coordinate with external certification partners, and troubleshoot failures that affect regulatory approval.
• Support qualification processes that establish release confidence for new hardware revisions before production and field use.