B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
3+ years of experience in RF & wireless communication including WiFi/BT/UWB/4G/5G
Proficient in Python and object-oriented programming; experience with C++ and shell scripting is a plus
Familiarity with test tools from wireless modem chipset vendors like Qualcomm and Broadcom
Hands-on experience with automation test solutions and radio communication test equipment
Knowledge of instrument and chipset control APIs, including SCPI programming
Exceptional communication skills and customer interaction experience.
Responsibilities
Act as a technical consultant for RF parametric testing for R&D and manufacturing projects
Demonstrate R&S manufacturing solutions to customers with different wireless modem chipsets
Develop, integrate, and test manufacturing test automation solutions within customer environments
Create and advocate test plans and methods for WIFI/BT/UWB as well as 4G/5G testing
Provide on-site customer support primarily in the USA, with occasional international travel
Contribute innovative ideas to the global engineering team for product and process improvements
Benefits
Engage with a passionate team in an innovative technological environment
Opportunities for domestic and international travel
Collaboration within a global engineering team
Exposure to cutting-edge wireless technologies and industry challenges
Possibility to develop product and process improvements through client interactions
Full Job Description
Rohde & Schwarz USA is looking for a highly motivated Wireless Chipset Application Engineer in California's Bay Area. In this role, you'll provide solutions to the complex problems faced by engineers and scientists designing and building today's most advanced wireless applications. Working alongside our Sales, Marketing and R&D teams, you will be demonstrating products, providing training, developing new features on our test solution and delivering technical support to our wide-ranging customer base throughout the US. By functioning as a consultative solutions provider, our Applications Engineers are often treated as an extension of the customer's internal technical teams.
Your tasks
Technical consultant for RF parametric testing supporting both R&D and manufacturing projects
Demonstrate R&S manufacturing solutions with different wireless modem chipset vendors to the customers
Develop, integrate and test R&S manufacturing test automation solutions within customer's test environment
Advocate to customers on R&S manufacturing tools, creating test plans and test methods for WIFI/BT/UWB and 4G/5G testing
Support customers on site, mostly in USA but occasionally in Asia or Europe as per project demands
Be a part of global Engineering team, actively contribute with ideas on product and process improvements
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Daily adventures and challenges
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Your qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
3+ years of relevant experience in RF & wireless communication including WiFi/BT/UWB/4G/5G
3+ years of experience in Python, object-oriented programming and software version control tools (SVN, GIT, etc), C++/Shell scripting a plus
3+ years of experience working with various wireless modem chipset vendor test tools. Qualcomm, Broadcom, MTK, etc
Experience with testing wireless devices, automation test solutions
Experience working with test equipment including radio communications testers, spectrum analyzers and signal generators
Understanding of test instrument & wireless modem chipset control APIs, including SCPI programming
Excellent verbal/written communication and customer interfacing skills
Domestic and International travel - up to 10-15%
To be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have valid US work authorization.
Interested?
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
The total compensation for this position is $125K-$167K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.
