Itron, Inc.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Itron, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Liberty Lake • California • Washington • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

IoTPython

About the role

  • Lead customer‑centric RF and wireless validation for IoT‑enabled and industrial smart metering products across electric, gas, and water utility applications.
  • Perform RX/TX characterization including sensitivity, PER testing, TX power, antenna pattern measurement, and OTA evaluation to ensure reliable field performance.
  • Validate sub‑GHz, cellular, and ISM‑band wireless systems used in grid‑edge and industrial IoT deployments, applying innovative test methods to reduce risk and improve product readiness.
  • Execute RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD, conducted/radiated immunity, surge, power‑supply robustness) to ensure safe, resilient, utility‑grade operation.
  • Validate antenna designs and patterns for internal products and partner‑developed meter integrations, ensuring alignment with Itron performance expectations.
  • Collaborate with OEMs on power interfaces, interconnects, thermal considerations, enclosures, and RF interference mitigation with a focus on driving reliable integrations.
  • Develop and maintain structured test plans, procedures, and documentation for new products and integration programs.
  • Own and maintain ATE stations and RF test setups, including calibration, configuration management, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead or support cross‑domain failure analysis and system debugging across RF, electrical, firmware, and system layers.
  • Provide technical support for customer integrations, product qualification, and deployment activities, maintaining a customer‑first mindset.

Requirements

  • Strong hands‑on experience testing RF/wireless systems such as cellular, sub‑GHz, and ISM band radios.
  • Proficiency with RF lab equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, Signal Generator, Power Meter, OTA chambers.
  • Expertise in RX/TX characterization, sensitivity and PER measurements, antenna performance evaluation, and OTA analysis.
  • Experience with RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD, EFT, surge, conducted/radiated immunity).
  • Proven capability in failure analysis, root‑cause identification, and cross‑functional troubleshooting.
  • Ability to generate clear technical reports, structured test plans, and formal RCCA documentation.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation, data processing, and test development.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings.
  • Demonstrated collaborative, agile work style with accountability and customer‑centric decision‑making.
Benefits
  • financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
  • paid vacation
  • 401k matching
  • employee stock purchase program
  • hybrid work schedule
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Hard Skills & Tools
RF testingwireless systems testingRX/TX characterizationsensitivity measurementPER testingantenna performance evaluationOTA analysisRF immunity testingfailure analysisPython
Soft Skills
collaborative work styleagile work styleaccountabilitycustomer-centric decision-makingtechnical report generationstructured test planningroot-cause identificationcross-functional troubleshooting