Test SW Engineer

Postion 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

- Not eligible for visa sponsorship

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