Aerospace & Defense, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Security, Radar Technology, Hardware

Sr. RF Test and Debug Engineer

Kirkland, WAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$124,733–$187,048 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

RF electronics
radar
lab environment
microwave frequencies
data analysis
performance metrics
root-cause investigations
system-level failures
board-level failures
RF failure modes

Nice to have

Python
MATLAB
COM
PHY
GPIB
analog circuits

Role summary

Echodyne is seeking a Senior RF Test / Debug Engineer with 5-7+ years of experience in RF electronics to join their team developing high-performance commercial radar solutions. This role involves planning and performing measurements, analyzing data, and troubleshooting complex RF failure modes on radar subsystems and components. The engineer will also design, maintain, and improve RF test capabilities and equipment, and mentor junior engineers. Experience with RF test equipment, RF metrics, root cause analysis, and ESD procedures is required. Python or MATLAB experience is desired.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Senior RF Test / Debug Engineer with experience in RF electronics to join our team working in a fast-paced environment, developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

As a Senior RF Test Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and production of Echodyne radars, enabling us to meet aggressive development goals while maintaining a high degree of engineering rigor. You will contribute to solving and learning from challenging problems and root-cause investigations related to system-level and board-level failures, all related to state-of-the-art radar. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of RF circuits and test methods to help solve challenging design and debug problems on cutting-edge radar circuits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and perform measurements and extended tests on Echodyne Radar RF subsystems and components

Compile and analyze the resulting data, distilling into key performance metrics seeking full understanding of new RF circuits or in the identification of root-cause

Troubleshoot complex RF failure modes

Design, maintain and improve RF test and measurement capabilities, methods, fixtures, and equipment

Work with the electrical engineering, systems, and manufacturing teams to identify metrics of interest, anticipate measurement requirements, and develop troubleshooting and procedures and guidelines

Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Hands-on experience working with micro-electronics printed circuit assemblies in a lab environment

Familiarity with in ESD (electro-static-discharge) equipment and procedures

Experience using RF test equipment (networks analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, amplifiers, splitters and switches) at microwave frequencies

Knowledge of standard RF metrics and how to access them through measurement, such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth

Experience using digital and analog test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and logic analyzers

Hands-on experience analyzing test and measurement results in support root-cause analysis

Experience with the development of tests and assessments to perform root-cause analysis

Experience analyzing standard RF metrics such as return-loss, gain, noise-figure, compression point and bandwidth

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

Python or MATLAB experience interfacing with test equipment (via COM, PHY, GPIB, etc)

Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting basic analog and digital circuits

QUALIFICATIONS

BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Physics with 5-7 years or more of experience performing hands-on RF measurement

Eligibility to handle export controlled data (ITAR, EAR)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is$124,733—$187,048 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Generous Benefits:

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you

Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

Virtual Care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

Travel Assistance Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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