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Senior Test Engineer (Radio Frequency/Networking)

• Location: Tucson, Arizona 85756
• Work model: On-site
• Posted 4 weeks ago
• Job ID: JPC - 209414

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Job Description

Senior Test Engineer (Radio Frequency/Networking) - Rain Bird | Tucson, AZ (Onsite, C2C)

About the Role

Join Rain Bird as a Senior Test Engineer specializing in Radio Frequency (RF) and Networking to drive quality assurance for innovative IoT hardware products within our rapidly expanding lab environment in Tucson, Arizona. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate, troubleshoot, and optimize wireless systems, routers, and networked devices. This role offers hands-on engagement with advanced networking and RF technologies in a dynamic, growth-focused workplace.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain router-based field/lab networks for comprehensive testing activities
• Conduct network diagnostics, monitoring, and troubleshooting of connectivity and performance issues
• Analyze network traffic, data patterns, backup rates, and packet/data loss scenarios to ensure optimal performance
• Execute radio and wireless communication testing for connected hardware products, including controllers and mobile app-enabled devices
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and other RF/network equipment to perform rigorous testing and validation
• Support the development and expansion of Rain Bird's radio testing lab environment
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and product teams to communicate progress, risks, and solutions
• Document high-quality bug reports and maintain clear, organized test cases and test suites

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Network Engineering
• Five years of hands-on experience in network-based system connectivity testing
• Proficient with IP networking, Wi-Fi technologies, routers, and switching equipment
• Skilled in network troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the use of test equipment such as spectrum and network analyzers
• Experience working in laboratory or test environments with hardware-connected products and embedded/firmware systems
• Ability to monitor and interpret network traffic, logs, and packet data for detailed analysis
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Zephyr)

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in network optimization and performance analysis
• Strong exploratory testing mindset and curiosity in uncovering edge cases
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive in identifying issues and proposing improvements
• Experience with wireless communication systems and radio frequency testing

Benefits

• 12-month contract project with the potential to extend up to 24 months
• Work with state-of-the-art RF and networking technologies in a purpose-built lab environment
• Growth opportunities in advanced QA/testing and wireless engineering
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative team culture
• Onsite role at Rain Bird's Tucson, AZ facility (4-5 days/week)

How to Apply

Ready to make a significant impact at the forefront of RF and networked device testing? Submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our talent acquisition team today.

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 209414

Location Tucson, Arizona, United States

Work Model On-site

Job Type C2C

Posted September 15, 2026

Skills QA Test Engineer - Rain Bird - Tucson AZAddress: 6991 E Southpoint Rd Bldg 2 Tucson AZ 85756 (on-site 4-5 days a week)SummarySomeone focused on QA and testing but also understanding of Networking and RF or communications engineering background with hands-on experience testing wireless systems Routers and network infrastructure The position is focused on radio performance network diagnostics and traffic analysis rather than software or UI testingOverview Rain Bird is seeking a Radio Test Engineer working with embedded and firmware technologies to support testing and validation efforts within a growing lab environment at the South Point monitoring and troubleshooting of connectivity and performance issues• Analyze network traffic data patterns backup rates and packet/data loss scenarios• Conduct radio and wireless communication testing for connected hardware products including controllers and mobile app-enabled devices• Utilize network optimization techniques and tools to evaluate system performance• Support the development and expansion of the company's radio testing lab environmentRequired Background & Skills•

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