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RF Test Engineer

John Galt Staffing

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Lexington, MA
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Job Description

Experience in radio-frequency systems, software-defined radio (SDR) technologies, and phased-array antenna systems. The role demands a highly qualified professional with 7-10 years of specialized experience who can lead complex test programs, develop comprehensive test strategies, and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams. This position is ideal for an experienced test engineer who combines deep technical knowledge of RF systems with strong analytical capabilities and proven program management skills. Signal processing capability is a plus.

Skills:

•Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering field.
•Experience in supporting test programs, timelines, and deliverables, and experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
•Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in RF/Phased Array/SDR test engineering
•Working knowledge of RF systems, propagation, modulation, frequency planning, link budget analysis, and digital signal processing
•Systematic troubleshooting of complex RF and digital system issues
•Experience in phased arrays, including beamforming, beam steering, and array calibration
•Ability to create comprehensive test strategies, test automation frameworks, procedures, documentation, scripting (Python, C++, etc.)
•Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
•Testing for EVM, ACPR, phase noise, spurious emissions, and other key parameters
•Experience with far-field and near-field antenna pattern measurements
•Proficiency in analyzing large test datasets and extracting meaningful insights using MATLAB or similar tools
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