Staff RF Test Development Engineer

Job Title

Staff RF Test Development Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Defense, Aerospace & Satcom engineering team to develop and execute design validation and characterization tests for advanced RFICs. The role focuses on developing test solutions, characterizing first-silicon performance, and ensuring products meet datasheet and customer requirements.

Experience Level

Senior / Professional level. The role typically requires 5+ years of relevant RF test engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing test solutions, validating first silicon, and supporting cross-functional product delivery.

• Design and develop test solutions for highly integrated mixed-signal mm-wave RFICs (approximately 10–40 GHz).
• Support design engineering with evaluation, optimization and first-silicon debug.
• Characterize products to develop datasheet specifications and measurement reports.
• Produce customer-facing collateral and test procedures for product operation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for design reviews, test coverage, 8D investigations, and customer issue resolution.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes for successful performance in this role.

• Proven experience testing RFICs at the IC/device level across mm-wave frequencies (around 10–40 GHz).
• In-depth knowledge of RF network analyzers, calibration methodologies, calset manipulation, and advanced measurement techniques.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurements (X-band through W-band) at the device/IC level.
• Strong Python programming skills for data processing and visualization; familiarity with numpy and matplotlib.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and applying statistical analysis and DoE; experience with Spotfire or similar tools.
• Experience with digital control of ICs (SPI, I2C, scan testing, STIL files).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across Sales, Design, Systems, and Applications teams.
• Highly self-motivated with strong ownership to drive tasks to completion.
• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing UIs with PyQt.
• FPGA experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) required; the posting specifies these degrees with at least 5 years of relevant RF Test Engineering experience.

About the Company

Company: Qorvo

Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.