RF Test Engineer

Brinc Drones Inc

$90K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in RF testing, ideally related to UAVs or robotics
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment like VNAs and Spectrum Analyzers
  • Experience in automated test development using Python or LabVIEW
  • Strong troubleshooting skills specific to electrical and RF systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop test hardware setups and fixtures for drone RF subsystems
  • Define and execute test plans to validate RF subsystems
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and software
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, suggesting design improvements
  • Conduct environmental and stress tests to ensure product durability
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to refine designs based on test results
  • Document test procedures, results, and issue resolutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families
  • 401K plan
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Flexible Time Off or paid time off
  • Flexible work environment
  • Orca pass for Puget Sound area
  • Free parking at Seattle office
  • Free snacks, drinks, and espresso at Seattle office
Full Job Description
About this Role:

We are seeking an RF Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for validating the performance, reliability, and safety of our drones and public safety products. In this role, you will be responsible for creating automated and manual test setups, troubleshooting hardware issues, and ensuring our products meet rigorous quality standards. You will collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to develop test procedures and improve product designs based on test results.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop test hardware setups, fixtures, and automated testing systems for drone RF subsystems
  • Define and execute test plans to validate RF subsystems and how they interact with the rest of the drone .
  • Develop and maintain test scripts and software for automated testing.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues, providing recommendations for design improvements.
  • Conduct environmental and stress testing to ensure product durability in real-world conditions.
  • Work with engineering teams to refine designs based on test results and failure analysis.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and issue resolutions.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience in RF testing, preferably in UAVs, robotics, or consumer electronics.
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment such as VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Wideband Radio Communication testers, and signal analyzers.
  • Experience with automated test development using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and RF systems.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with LTE, GNSS and WiFi
  • Knowledge of regulatory testing and compliance for RF subsystems.
  • Familiarity with antenna design.
  • Experience with PCB debugging and hardware validation methodologies.
BRINC Culture Values:
  • Try the hard stuff
  • Be innovative - Invent the future
  • Move fast
  • Listen to end-users
  • Strive for excellence
  • Don't build a dystopia
  • Be frugal
  • Save lives through technology

If you're interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you'll apply. We'd love to review your application and get to know more about you!

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
  • 401K plan
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
  • Flexible work environment
  • Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
  • Free parking (Seattle office)
  • Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

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