Senior RF DOCSIS Test Engineer

Location: 100% onsite in Louisville, CO - local candidates only!

Compensation: $115k - $140k per year 10% bonus

No third parties: no C2C or sponsorship available

Ready to work on technology that powers the future of connectivity? Our client is hiring a Senior RF Test Engineer to lead RF certification testing for DOCSIS-based equipment, ensuring performance, compliance, and reliability across cable systems. You’ll work with advanced test environments, collaborate cross-functionally, and help shape the future of broadband technology. Apply today!

YOUR Why

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Test Engineer with proven expertise in RF system testing for the cable industry and strong knowledge of DOCSIS technologies. This role is critical in validating the performance, compliance, and reliability of DOCSIS-based equipment, ensuring products meet rigorous certification standards and industry specifications. You’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team that thrives when learning, your test findings will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the cable industry.

How YOU Will Spend YOUR Days

• Design, implement, and continuously improve test environments, procedures, and scripts used to evaluate RF performance and interoperability, driving innovative solutions that increase efficiency and effectiveness across multiple certification programs.
• Conduct RF certification testing on DOCSIS equipment, independently resolving complex cross- system issues, and produce detailed test reports and certification documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze test results using analytical thinking to diagnose root causes across multiple systems and technologies, and present clear technical recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Operate and maintain advanced RF test and measurement equipment, including Averna and ePIDoX PHY test systems, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams that define the specifications and acceptance test procedures (ATPs), accurately execute those tests, and collaborate to troubleshoot and resolve problems as they arise.
• Provide technical leadership to small project teams assigned to certification initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on RF testing methodologies, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques, using formal and informal approaches to build team capability and redundancy
• Stay current with DOCSIS standards, RF technologies, and cable industry trends to guide test strategies.

What YOU Bring

• 7 years of experience in RF testing, certification, or system verification within the cable industry.
• Strong working knowledge of DOCSIS HFC and network architectures, protocols, and industry standards
• Familiarity with cable modems, CMTS, and network system testing.
• Strong knowledge of RF circuit design, signal integrity, and system-level interactions.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work both independently and in team environments.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Prior experience with Averna and ePIDoX PHY test systems.
• In-depth understanding of the operation and functioning of physical layer technology in DOCSIS Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for test execution (e.g., Python, Tcl).
• Knowledge of compliance and certification processes with CableLabs or similar industry organizations.
• Experience testing of wireless technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi, 5G NR).