Electrical Engineer II, RF Test Engineer Scottsdale, Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona

Location:

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Design and implement test plans to evaluate the performance of wirelessly connected devices, ensuring they meet stringent product and regulatory requirements.
• Record RF test data and organize results, creating clear, actionable reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to cross‑functional teams, enabling swift resolution of design challenges.
• Evaluate RF performance characteristics such as Total Radiated Power (TRP), Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS), and other over‑the‑air (OTA) metrics for cellular‑enabled wireless devices using advanced equipment. (CMX
  500 and CMW
  500 in controlled chamber environments).
• Use instruments like spectrum analyzers and radio communication testers to assess conducted performance of wireless technologies, including LTE, 5G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS.
• Support product field evaluations to validate RF performance under diverse real‑world conditions, such as urban or rural environments
• As part of a collaborative team, investigate and debug issues such as poor sensitivity, low transmit power, or signal interference in wireless devices.
• Assist in the regulatory pre‑certification and formal certification test efforts for hardware by preparing test samples, working closely with external test labs, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring successful completion of certification activities.
• Expand your knowledge of RF systems, testing methodologies, and certification standards while working closely with experienced engineers to develop your technical expertise and contribute to innovative designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on RF and wireless device testing experience
• Minimum of 3 years of wireless device test plan development for evaluating performance of various wireless interfaces against system and product requirements
• Solid understanding of basic RF principles and theory, familiar with basic RF technology circuitry stages and topologies.
• Experience with modern RF technology including multiband Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular (LTE, 5G FR1), and multi‑constellation GNSS and their test methodologies. Cellular experience is a must‑have.
• High level of familiarity of cellular certification processes, test requirements, and test methods (PTCRB, CTIA, GCF, Carrier testing, etc), with hands on experience with device pretesting
• Familiarity of worldwide EMC and intentional radiator regulatory standards and test methods (FCC, CE, ETSI, etc). Hands on experience a plus.
• Proficient with operation of RF equipment such as RF communication testers (CMW, CMX, Litepoint), Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, RF power meters, Signal Generators, RF Test chambers
• Experience with collaborative RF debug at device and circuit level
• Experience characterizing RF components such as filters, switches, passives and signal paths.
• Familiarity reading electronics schematics, layout and mechanical drawings.
• Strong documentation and communication capabilities to effectively report test procedures, test results, and recommendations to the design team
• Motivated to operate independently, within cross‑functional in‑house design teams, and with external resources and test facilities.

• Familiar with Linux command line
• Experience with CMWrun test scripting tool

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And more...

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