RF Validation Engineer
Open Position: RF Validation and Test Engineer
Location: Arlington Heights, IL (On-site)
Salary: $90K - $125K (DOE)
A growing semiconductor technology company is seeking an RF Validation and Test Engineer to support the testing, characterization, and validation of advanced RF products. This role works closely with engineering teams to evaluate product performance, develop automated test solutions, and support new product development efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute RF test plans and validation procedures.
- Design, build, and improve automated test systems for product characterization and data collection.
- Perform RF measurements using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and related test equipment.
- Analyze test data, troubleshoot performance issues, and support product optimization efforts.
- Collaborate with design and applications engineers to verify product functionality and customer requirements.
- Document test methods, results, and recommendations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- 3 or more years of industry experience in RF component or system testing and automation.
- Strong understanding of RF theory and practical application, including transmission line theory, impedance matching, and noise figure analysis.
- Experience with test automation tools such as LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, VBA, Python, SCPI, or similar platforms.
- Hands-on experience using RF laboratory equipment and test environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Nice to Have Qualifications:
- Experience testing high-power RF components including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and RF switches.
- Familiarity with wireless technologies including 4G, 5G, radar, land mobile radio, public safety communications, tactical radios, or drone communication systems.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) w/company match
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flex spending account
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
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- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/18/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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Salary
$90000 - $125000 USD per year