RF Engineer

Advantest

$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of EM principles and high-speed digital/RF modeling
  • Experience with various RF test instruments such as VNAs and TDRs
  • Familiarity with S-parameters and calibration techniques (SOLT, SOLR, LRRM)
  • Excellent analytical skills for troubleshooting performance measurement issues
  • Strong communication skills for vendor collaboration and support
  • Team-oriented with solid coaching abilities

Responsibilities

  • Conduct S-parameter measurements using RF test equipment
  • Analyze measured performance data to identify deviations and errors
  • Track DUT board hardware and create performance reports
  • Perform failure analysis on high-speed interface channels
  • Collaborate with FAB, assembly, and test teams on DFM, DFA, and DFT requirements

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment promoting team support
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge RF technology and instrumentation
  • Involvement in diverse projects requiring technical problem-solving skills
  • Chance to enhance analytical abilities in a specialized field
  • Access to professional development and coaching opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

  1. Deep understanding of EM basics, highspeed digital and high frequency RF transmission line modeling, S-parameters, time and frequency domain analysis and data measurements and correlation techniques
  2. Knowledge and experience of using test instruments and programmable testers (Flying probe testers, or IC testers)
  3. Knowledge of VNAs / PNAs. TDR and other measurement instruments
  4. SOLT / SOLR / LRRM type calibration techniques
  5. Knowledge of RF instruments, RF signal generator, power meters, RF spectrum analyzer etc.
  6. Deep analytical skills to try to resolve issues and present solutions to different problems related to performance measurements for highspeed digital and High frequency RF
  7. Excellent communicational skills, able to independently work with vendors to get support required for new equipment, equipment calibration, repairs, and debug
  8. Excellent team player with good coaching skills

Responsibilities include:
  1. S-parameter Measurements using RF test equipment, VNA/PNA and RF Testers
  2. Measured performance data analysis, understand performance deviation, causes and errors in measurements
  3. Tracking DUT board hardware, create reports for measured performance, correlate board design and simulations with measured performance on channels.
  4. Failure analysis on high-speed interface channels using VNA, TDR and other tools
  5. Working directly with FAB, assembly and test team to understand DFM, DFA and DFT requirements


Requirements:

  • BSEE with five years of relevant experience

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):

  • Experience with RF circuit design is a plus

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