RF Integration Engineer

itD is seeking an RF Integration Engineer to support the bring‑up, simulation, integration, validation, and optimization of next‑generation antenna and radio designs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring wireless/RF subsystem performance meets quality and reliability standards while improving testing efficiency through automation.

Location: 100% onsite in San Jose, CA

Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $27 - $27.69 per hour

Benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and more.

• Assist with the bring‑up, integration, simulation, and validation of RF and antenna designs throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Test and evaluate wireless/RF subsystem performance against established design specifications and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Python, MATLAB, C++, LabVIEW, or similar tools to improve testing efficiency and repeatability.
• Operate and troubleshoot RF test and measurement equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers/generators, power meters, traffic generators, and wireless sniffers.
• Generate detailed test reports, analyze performance data, and present findings and recommendations to engineering and cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams to support product development and validation efforts.
• Support wireless certification activities, test plan development, and performance verification for wireless technologies and RF subsystems.
• Utilize simulation and design tools to evaluate RF performance and support design optimization activities.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required;
  Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in hardware product development, RF testing, and validation.
• Proficiency with automation and software development tools, including Python, C++, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW.
• Hands‑on experience using RF and microwave test equipment, including power meters, vector signal analyzers and generators, traffic generators, wireless sniffers.
• Strong understanding of wireless architectures, including radio front ends, antennas, amplifiers, RF switches, filters, and couplers operating from 450 MHz to 7125 MHz.
• Knowledge of wireless networking concepts, path loss models, channel models, and traffic generation methodologies.
• Familiarity with RF simulation and design tools such as ADS, CST, HFSS, and schematic/layout tools such as Cadence, or demonstrated willingness and ability to learn.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog electronics and hardware product development life cycles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills.

• Experience with wireless technologies including WLAN, Bluetooth/BLE, LTE, 5G FR1, and WPAN.
• Experience developing test plans and supporting global wireless certification processes.
• Experience collaborating with Radio Compliance, RF Design, Hardware Engineering, and cross‑functional development teams.
• Ability to perform component‑level rework, including 0402 SMT components, and use soldering equipment.
• Experience navigating and manipulating ECAD (PCB/Layout) and MCAD (.stp) files.
• Familiarity with antenna performance characterization and RF system integration activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required;
Master’s degree (MSEE) preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.