RF Test Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Silvus is seeking a RF Test Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the design process to develop the RF subsystem for Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET product line. 

 

 This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at our office in  Rancho Bernardo/North San Diego, CA. 

 

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using RF test equipment to evaluate system performance, evaluate compliance compatibility and troubleshoot operation issues.

• Carry out RF test execution and generate status and test reports.

• Define verification matrix and internal specifications of RF performance.

• Review test result data to ensure that actual performance meets expected requirements.

• Review and recommend improvements to existing test strategies.

• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.

• Design test fixtures and calibrate test equipment.

• Understand proper use and handling of sensitive RF circuits and equipment.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

• Travel Requirement – Rare local travel, as required by Silvus (i.e. Irvine, West LA.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience. 

• Good working knowledge of RF board layout, fabrication, and packaging.

• Hands-on experience with solving EMI, harmonics, spurious, and stability issues.

• Experience using RF simulation tools (i.e. AWR Microwave Office, Altium).

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of RF guidelines for PCB layout.

• Test automation using Python or LabView.

• Able to work independently and work on several projects concurrently.

• Detail-oriented and a firm commitment to quality.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

• Problem-solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Indoor air-conditioned facility. 

• Office environment.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.

• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

• Walking/Moving in the labs.