RF Test Engineer (3rd shift and weekends)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Experience with EMC testing for automotive equipment.
- Working knowledge of EMC/EMI/RF testing requirements and accreditation standards.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD, CISPR, IEC, FCC, ETSI, and automotive EMC standards.
- Experience with RF measurement and automated test systems.
- Exposure to RF troubleshooting and wireless transmitter testing.
- Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or automated test scripting is a plus.
- Knowledge of OTA (Over-the-Air) testing and antenna measurements.
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory requirements and quality systems.
Full description
RF Test EngineerLocation: New Brighton, MN**
Department: Engineering / EMC & RF Compliance Testing
Reports To: EMC/RF Lab Manager
Employment Type: **Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented RF Test Engineer to join our wireless compliance testing team. In this role, you will support RF testing activities for intentional and unintentional radiators intended for global markets including North America, Europe, and Japan.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience or academic exposure to RF testing methodologies, wireless communication systems, and regulatory compliance standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise across commercial, automotive, military, rail, marine, and wireless certification programs.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform RF testing for intentional and unintentional radiators used in North America, Japan, and Europe.
- Conduct testing on wireless transmitters used for CMS, GMRS, CBRS, and U-NII services.
- Execute RF testing in accordance with:
- ETSI
- FCC
- ICES
- EN
- Operate RF and test equipment including:
- Spectrum analyzers
- Signal generators
- EMI receivers
- Oscilloscopes
- Antennas
- Power meters
- Network analyzers
- Maintain accurate electronic documents and perform detailed data collation.
- Prepare comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test reports.
- Generate test documentation including:
- Photographs
- Measurement uncertainty calculations
- Test methodologies
- Compliance summaries
- Participate in the development and evaluation of test equipment and testing methodologies.
- Support customers before and during RF test programs.
- Validate customer requirements, including occasional on-site visits when necessary.
- Provide technical input to support quotation generation and customer proposals.
- Troubleshoot RF test failures and support corrective actions.
- Develop specialist expertise in areas such as rail, marine, military, automotive, or wireless radio testing.