RF Systems Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

1d•$182,000 - $291,200•Onsite

About The Position

The RF Systems Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for defining the direction of RF instrumentation across Teradyne’s Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms. The role owns instrument- and platform-level architecture choices and translates emerging semiconductor technologies, wireless standards, customer applications, and market needs into RF test capabilities and product strategies. The engineer applies RF and measurement expertise and systems-level judgment to drive architecture decisions, define system requirements, and negotiate technical trade-offs across hardware, software, firmware, calibration, test methodology, and applications. The role balances performance, feasibility, cost, schedule, scalability, and business objectives while supporting long-term RF product and platform strategies. Throughout the product lifecycle, the RF Systems Engineer serves as a technical product champion, working with Marketing, Applications, Design Engineering, Program Management, and customers to turn evolving test challenges into product concepts and development plans. The position is based in North Reading, Massachusetts, is limited to candidates local to the position, and does not provide relocation or sponsorship. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

12 or more years of engineering experience, with demonstrated success in systems engineering, product definition, architecture development, or senior technical roles.
Strong understanding of semiconductor test systems, instrumentation, electronics, or related complex system-level products.
Experience defining product requirements and system architectures, evaluating emerging technologies, and translating industry trends into architectural choices and product roadmaps.
Ability to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives and influence decisions without direct authority.
Strong communication and mentoring skills, including the ability to engage customers, engineering teams, and senior management on complex technical problems.
Experience evaluating technical and business trade-offs involving performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor industry experience is strongly preferred.
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline preferred.
Candidates with an M.S. degree and significant industry experience in systems engineering, product architecture, product definition, or senior technical roles may also be considered.
Demonstrated expertise in complex system design, architecture development, and cross-functional technical guidance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Define RF instrumentation requirements, system architectures, and technology roadmaps for next-generation semiconductor test solutions.
Translate customer needs, RF technologies, wireless standards, and market trends into product capabilities and development priorities.
Guide RF concept development and architecture choices, balancing features, performance, throughput, cost, and time-to-market.
Develop and maintain system requirements, use cases, performance budgets, interfaces, and architecture documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
Drive alignment across cross-functional teams to achieve solutions that meet product, customer, and business objectives.
Provide system-level technical direction through design, integration, characterization, validation, and product release.
Engage with customers, field teams, and industry forums to identify emerging RF test challenges and future technology needs.
Serve as the RF technical champion and subject matter expert, influencing product direction and long-term platform strategy.