Job Description

The Sr. Test Engineer will work with On-Ramp development and operations engineering staff including contract manufacturers to design build and release test solutions used for product characterization, reliability and production testing of On-Ramp’s products.

Responsibilities include the following: compose test plans, select components and test equipment, define and configure test setups, drive considerations for hardware/fixture architecture, RF calibration and software test flow.

Will also influence design-for-test, write test automation software using object oriented scripting language employing a mindset for optimal code re-use, validate repeatability and reproducibility of test solutions using statistical methods (Gage R&R), establish test limits and release qualified test solutions into production.

Will run characterization tests on PC board modules and integrated circuits (some with substantial RF functionality), generate documentation for test hardware, fixtures, calibration, software solutions and procedures for contract manufacturers and operators, publish standardized test reports summarizing product yield signatures, drive yield improvement strategies, and provide product debug and failure analysis support as needed.

Requirements

• A BSEE or working equivalent and a minimum of 5 years’ applicable experience is required.
• Ability to clearly explain RF concepts; IP3, gain compression, I/Q balance, noise figure, Return Loss and power measurement.
• Understands RF functional blocks; amps, converters, PLL’s, synthesized LO’s, filters, RF detectors, AGC loops, direct conversion architecture, etc.
• Proficient with RF test equipment; spectrum & network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, DMM’s, vector and signal analysis, etc.
• Understand how to measure and calibrate RF signal levels and losses throughout a test environment.
• Understand digital interfaces, GPIB control systems and drivers for serial communication, I2C/SPI buss, etc.
• Proficient with object oriented programming or scripting languages such as C++, Python, Perl, Java, SQL/Oracle/Access or Visual Basic. Experience with Galaxy and/or JMP desirable.
• Experience in software development in a team environment under source/revision control.
• Must have clear communication skills, both verbal and written. Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• Ability to work as a team member across with multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating deployment of test systems with contract manufacturers based outside the US is significant
• A track record of carrying projects (ideally, in a leadership position) from conception through production with successful handoff to CM’s is strongly preferred.

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To apply, please email your resume to hr@onrampwireless.com and include your position of interest in the subject line.