Senior RFIC Test Engineer (Temp)

KYOCERA External•San Diego, CA

9h•$100 - $120•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Test Engineer (Temp) to develop, implement, and optimize RF test methodologies for mmWave 5G beamforming RFICs. In this role, you will play a critical part in the characterization and verification of advanced RFIC transceivers and will collaborate with IC, PAAM, Systems and Digital teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field, with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong understanding of RF circuits, transceiver operation, and measurement theory.
Hands-on experience in characterizing mmWave RFIC devices at bench and probe level using RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, phase noise analyzers, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, and digital multimeters.
Hands-on experience with RF de-embedding of test fixtures and evaluation boards
Strong understanding of digital interface, register control, and SPI protocol.
Ability to analyze test data to evaluate accuracy, validate results, and ensure methodology robustness.
Ability to document and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance productivity, streamline communication, and minimize errors.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical data and findings.
Strong critical-thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Python (or other scripting languages) for RF test automation, data post-processing, and development of device control drivers and user interfaces.
Experience managing software development with GitHub for version control and collaboration with software engineering teams.
Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
Familiarity with FPGA platforms and associated software stacks.
Experience using Altium for schematic design and development of evaluation boards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with RFIC design teams to develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for new designs.
Support bench-level RFIC characterization and assist design engineers with detailed measurements and debugging.
Correlate key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements across IC bench-level, system-level, and end-to-end over-the-air testing.
Support the design and development of new RFIC evaluation boards and test structures.
Develop test plans, test reports, and measurement methodologies for mmWave RFIC testing.
Establish best practices and processes to improve test efficiency, data accuracy, and lab productivity.
Perform technical analysis of test equipment and provide recommendations to the team to support all test requirements.
Stay up-to-date in RF testing technology and industry trends.
Mentor junior RFIC Test Engineers
Support the design and development of software frameworks and automation scripts, including tools for post-processing RF test data.