Senior RF Test Technician

Qorvo•Richardson, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Qorvo is seeking a Sr. RF Test Development Technician to join their High Performance Analog Product Development team. This role will be responsible for the sustainment of RF production test systems and will act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving issues related to RF measurement systems. The technician will address problems across the entire test stack, including RF hardware (test equipment, load boards, fixtures, switching, components) and automation software for instrument control, working to identify root causes. This position is crucial for reducing the burden on engineering teams and ensuring continuous production. This is an onsite role, requiring the employee to be present at the Richardson, TX office five days a week.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Electronics or related field, or combination of education and experience
2+ years of RF test experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues to root cause and resolution
Strong understanding of RF and DC circuits and measurement fundamentals
Strong working knowledge of RF system calibration and measurement accuracy
Experience diagnosing and correcting RF test issues
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (VNA, signal generators, power sensors, SMUs, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret schematics and device datasheets
Track record of driving issues to closure with minimal supervision
Applicant must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF semiconductor test fixtures, sockets, and high-frequency signal integrity considerations
Experience operating in high-volume ATE environments with automated handlers
Background in production or manufacturing test, supporting yield, uptime, and issue resolution
Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve multiple concurrent issues in a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

Own sustainment of RF test solutions and support release activities in coordination with Test Development, Product Engineering, and Test Operations
Lead triage for RF test issues beyond production technician capabilities, independently resolving issues and minimizing engineering involvement
Enforce standard test setup practices and eliminate setup-related errors
Train technicians on setup, troubleshooting, and best practices
Drive issues to root cause, implement corrective actions, and ensure full documentation in Jira
Assemble, maintain, and repair RF test hardware (load boards, test fixtures, test sockets, RF components, system cabling)
Assemble, calibrate, and validate RF test systems using golden standards to ensure measurement integrity
Perform measurement system analysis (GRR/ANOVA) to validate production test capability