RF Test & Validation Engineer

The role

You will own the characterization and validation of in-house radio boards and integrated systems. You will build automated test benches and maintain the RF lab.

What you will do

• Run RF characterization and validation of radio boards and integrated radio systems
• Build and maintain automated RF test benches, including interconnects, harnesses, and fixtures
• Develop reusable Python suites for instrument control and data capture
• Perform pre-compliance and compliance-support measurements, including EMC and thermal testing
• Test antennas, both standalone and integrated on systems
• Support the integration of the radio on systems
• Analyze results, flag anomalies, and deliver clear, structured reports to RF designers
• Own the RF lab: track calibration, manage fixtures and accessories, and identify equipment gaps
• Support team members who are less experienced in RF testing

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience running RF characterization with VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter, AWG, and oscilloscope
• Solid grasp of standard measurements such as S-parameters, P1dB, IIP3, sensitivity, and spurious
• Experience building reusable test automation
• Skilled in fine-pitch SMD and coaxial-cable rework on RF boards
• Careful around input-power damage thresholds, protecting both instruments and devices under test
• Rigorous and perceptive: interprets results before reporting and spots anomalies early
• Writes clear, structured reports
• Keeps a shared lab tidy and works well alongside designers

Nice to have

• Python preferred

About the company

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems.