Job Description

Job Title: RF Test Engineer
Location: San Diego, California
Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location
The pay range for this role is ***k- ***k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. *** also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in RF testing, wireless device validation, or cellular modem testing.
Practical understanding of 5G NR SA, including FDD and TDD bands.
Experience with Reference Sensitivity Testing and RF performance benchmarking.
Familiarity with R S, Keysight, Anritsu or equivalent cellular network simulators/test platforms.
Ability to work with RF automation tools and execute algorithm-driven test flows.
Understanding of 3GPP TS 38-521-1 test methodology, especially sensitivity-related test conditions.
Experience working with RF parameters such as bandwidth, SCS, ARFCN, power class, MCS, Rx chain configuration, and transmission mode.
Ability to analyze RF test results and identify correlation or discrepancies between test platforms.
Working knowledge of data reporting formats such as CSV and dashboard/reporting tools such as Tableau.
Preferred Skills
Prior experience supporting Customer or similar high-compliance product validation environments.
Experience in conducted RF testing using shielded environments.
Experience creating test matrices across bands, bandwidths, and radio configurations.
Ability to validate vendor-provided automation test lists and cross-check them against 3GPP specifications.
Strong documentation, issue tracking, and technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently after project-specific training.
Tools / Equipment Exposure
R S, Keysight, Anritsu test equipment
Devices / DUTs for testing
Deliverables
Band-by-band RF test results comparing Test platforms.
Test case-level correlation data across applicable 3GPP-based configurations.
Discrepancy reports highlighting gaps or issues observed during testing.
Results in CSV or Tableau format, as agreed with the project team.
Regular status updates through weekly meetings and email follow-ups with Customer and *** DRIs.
Experience and Education
Recommended JD
• Experience: 5-7 years in RF testing, cellular modem validation, 5G NR validation, wireless device testing, or telecom productization testing.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
"*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.
Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at
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