RF Test Engineer
Posted 15 Jul 2026
Advertised as “High-speed RF Test Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
High-Speed TestingOptoelectronic DevicesPhotonicsRadio Frequency Engineering
Useful technologies
MATLABPNAPythonVNA
Required qualifications
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
We are seeking a talented RF Engineer to join our dynamic team at Sunnyvale, CA. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in high-speed testing and device-level testing to advance our research and development initiatives. Your experience with high-speed equipment will be highly valuable as we test optoelectronic devices up to 100GHz and beyond. Get ready to make an impact and collaborate with a diverse team of experts.
NION2026
Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous calibration, chip-level testing and validation, ensuring hardware meets the highest standards.
- Carry out and develop test methods for our next generation high-speed photonics chip up to 200GHz.
- Closely involve in design and develop high-speed devices, pushing the boundaries of communication systems.
- Experience with optoelectronic devices is preferred.
- Analyze test results, identify areas for improvement, and optimize performance.
- Develop test procedures, ensuring clear communication within the team.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in high-speed digital hardware.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers or technicians, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Master's degree with 5 years of experience or Doctor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field, focusing on high-speed components and testing.
- Proven expertise in using VNA/PNA equipment for device-level testing is expected.
- Strong knowledge of digital signal processing and communication systems.
- Experience with high-speed device testing, preferably above 67GHz.
- Familiarity with photonic technologies is highly advantageous.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a systematic approach to hardware design and testing.
- Proficiency in simulation tools like MATLAB and/or Python.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.