Test Engineer I - RF/EMC

Alarm.com•Tysons, VA

2d•$77,700 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Alarm.com is seeking an early-career test engineer to join its Device Engineering team and help create and integrate IoT devices, including security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras. The role is based in the Device Engineering lab at the company’s Tysons, Virginia headquarters and focuses on RF and EMC testing, lab operations, and wireless certification programs such as Z-Wave and Matter. Certification experience is not required; training is provided by engineers who run the programs. The engineer will conduct RF performance and EMC pre-compliance tests, support IoT protocol and regulatory certifications, maintain lab equipment and records, rework PCBAs, and script repeatable measurements and log collection. The role involves collaboration with engineers across different technical disciplines in an agile environment. Alarm.com emphasizes in-person collaboration, with employees working from the office four days per week. The base salary range is $77,700–$95,000 USD. The company does not provide sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization or other immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

Rigorous attention to detail, including following test plans exactly, recording deviations, and delivering complete, accurate results and documentation.
Follows through on commitments; communicates progress, blockers, and questions early; knows when to escalate.
Curiosity about how radios, hardware, and software work together, and eagerness to learn from review and mentorship.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
0–2 years of professional experience; internships, co-ops, research, capstone work, or personal projects in RF, embedded, or test work count.
Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, DC power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
Ability to read electronic schematics, solder, rework PCBAs, and build cable harnesses.
Comfort using a Linux command line, including SSH or serial connections to devices, flashing firmware, and collecting logs.
Clear written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate on a team.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with wireless protocols such as cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and sub-GHz, and with networking basics.
Experience with Z-Wave, Matter, Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth LE, or any conformance or interoperability certification program.
Familiarity with regulatory certification processes such as FCC, ISED, and CE/RED, and preparing devices for external laboratories.
Python or Bash scripting for lab tests and data processing, including AI-assisted tools.
Experience with Raspberry Pi or other single-board computers, packet-capture tools, or protocol sniffers.
Experience with antenna impedance matching for single-band antennas.
Familiarity with calibration processes and lab inventory practices.

Responsibilities

Perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance tests to product specifications and test plans; document and analyze results.
Run Z-Wave and Matter certification suites using Alliance tools, record results, and escalate failures with logs and reproduction steps.
Prepare, flash, and configure test units; write update and test instructions; ship and track samples with external certification laboratories through to a pass.
Maintain certification records, forms, and portal submissions under the direction of the responsible engineer.
Prepare samples for external regulatory certification and witness testing at external laboratories.
Maintain lab equipment, coordinate calibration, and keep inventory and lab records current.
Rework PCBAs so samples are ready for testing.
Script repeatable measurements and log collection in Python or Bash.
Communicate and collaborate with others to ensure timely project delivery.
Use AI tools to accelerate scripting, data processing, and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.