RF Application Engineer

Pay Range: $45/hr-$55/hr

We're Hiring: RF Application Engineer | San Diego, CA (100% Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced RF Application Engineer to support an exciting satellite communications and digital beamforming engineering program.

This is a hands-on engineering opportunity focused on RF product testing, ASIC performance validation, laboratory measurements, and Python-based test automation.

Location:San Diego, CA (100% Onsite – Lab-Based)
Duration:6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform hands-on RF testing and validation of ASIC performance within customer terminals and satellite systems.
- Execute regression, stress, and overnight soak testing.
- Configure and operate RF laboratory equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and VNAs.
- Develop Python scripts to automate RF measurements and control laboratory instruments.
- Utilize SCPI commands for automated test equipment control.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret large testing datasets.
- Generate test reports, plots, and performance analysis.
- Troubleshoot RF performance issues and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in RF laboratory testing and measurements.
- Strong experience with RF instrumentation, including signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and automated instrument control using SCPI commands.
- Understanding of wireless communications, RF measurements, TX/RX testing, and EVM.
- Experience with regression testing, stress testing, and data analysis.
- Ability to independently operate RF laboratory equipment and execute testing procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with 5G, LTE, WCDMA, wireless modems, or base stations.
- Familiarity with Keysight or Rohde & Schwarz instrumentation.
- Exposure to satellite communications or phased-array antenna systems.
- Fiber-optics testing experience with transferable RF instrumentation and automation skills.

Important:
This is primarily a hands-on RF product testing and validation role. We are looking for candidates with practical RF measurement experience combined with Python-based test automation, rather than candidates focused exclusively on ASIC design or firmware development.

Interested candidates can share their updated resumes via direct message or apply to this posting.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.