Test SW Engineer

Position Summary

In this role, you will be working as a SW engineer in the lab & field test team working in various wireless test programs. The work will involve RF test system design, test setup, test scripts development, test automation & maintenance, test results processing and presentation, hands-on integration, test execution and validation of various wireless test equipment & systems in the lab and field. This is an entry level position, and recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with team on various wireless test scenarios across various equipment and test setups to support test execution.
• Design and implement optimal and efficient RF test systems based on requirements
• Develop and execute automation/analysis test tools/scripts and collect test data for analysis
• Analyze methods and develop tools/scripts to automate test data processing and present test results
• Improve the overall test efficiency and scalability using AI tools and agents

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Telecommunications or Wireless Engineering or Computer Science
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Python programming skills and experience
• Basic Git distributed version control knowledge
• Wireless transmitter/receiver and test equipment fundamentals
• Wireless system design and engineering skills, including but not limited to RF link budgets and propagation models, are desirable
• Ability to develop and maintain Python scripts/programs for automation of control and logging with test equipment and embedded platforms
• Experience with using and controlling verification test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes is a must. 4G/5G BTS/UE emulators, advanced signal generators are a plus
• Experience coding with Python is a must, other programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB is a plus
• Coursework with lab experience in (digital and analog) in RF systems, communications and signal processing
• Punctual, attention to detail/quality, systematic analysis, pride of ownership and accountability
• Good communication skills (oral and written) and ability to work with different teams
• Experience with popular AI tools and agents

Work Environment

• The work location is in NextNav office in Santa Clara, CA. Some work could be in the field.
• Some long-distance travel may be required
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive