RF Test Engineer

Silvus Technologies • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Silvus Technologies is seeking an RF Test Engineer for its RF Engineering team. Reporting to the Director of RF Engineering, the successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the design process to develop the RF subsystem for the StreamCaster MANET product line. The position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at the company's office in Rancho Bernardo/North San Diego, California. Rare local travel may be required, such as to Irvine or West Los Angeles. Duties may be assigned or reassigned at management’s discretion.

The role involves testing and evaluating RF system performance, verifying compliance and compatibility, troubleshooting operational issues, defining verification matrices and internal RF performance specifications, and reviewing test data and strategies. The engineer will also design test fixtures, calibrate equipment, and recommend test techniques and technologies. The work is performed in an indoor, air-conditioned office and laboratory environment, with occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens during field tests or demonstrations. Physical tasks include lifting equipment up to 20 pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling or squatting, and walking or moving around laboratories.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience.
• Good working knowledge of RF board layout, fabrication, and packaging.
• Hands-on experience solving EMI, harmonics, spurious, and stability issues.
• Experience using RF simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office or Altium.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• Employment is contingent on successfully clearing a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of RF guidelines for PCB layout.
• Test automation experience using Python or LabView.
• Ability to work independently and manage several projects concurrently.
• Detail-oriented, with a firm commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Problem-solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Use RF test equipment to evaluate system performance and compliance and compatibility, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Execute RF tests and generate status and test reports.
• Define verification matrices and internal specifications for RF performance.
• Review test-result data to verify that actual performance meets expected requirements.
• Review existing test strategies and recommend improvements.
• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.
• Design test fixtures and calibrate test equipment.
• Use and handle sensitive RF circuits and equipment properly.
• Perform other related duties representative of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level