Radio Frequency (RF) Test Engineer

The role

You will design and develop test systems to validate the performance, reliability, and safety of drones and public safety products. This involves creating automated and manual test setups and troubleshooting hardware issues.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience in RF testing
• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• 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 snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

About the company

BRINC is a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company that designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety.