THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time RF Test Engineer reporting 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 testing of RF hardware for Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET product line. This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday and the location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ office located 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma or GED plus 6 years of multi-GHz RF hardware test experience; OR Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field plus 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware test experience.
• Hands-on experience using RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzer, etc.
• Experienced with component-level RF circuit characterization and optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide a clear summary of test status and any issues to the broader team.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of RF guidelines for PCB layout.
• Test automation using Python or LabView.
• Excellent bench skills.
• Able to work independently and work on several projects concurrently.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills