Staff RF Engineer
Murata
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Goleta • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Convert customer specifications into workable test solutions or into new RF test capabilities and protocols.
- Collaborate with team members to develop small and large signal RF tests.
- Lead the analysis of test results providing feedback to Design, Technology, and Product teams to advance technology development and improve design improvement.
- Provide technical guidance, lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and mentor engineers to ensure alignment with standards, objectives, and best practices.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration from the initial phase of technology development through product development.
- Partner with Lab manager to refine RF evaluation roadmap for future applications and new products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics or Engineering.
- 6+ years of hands-on experience with component-level small-signal and high-power RF testing.
- Strong proficiency with RF measurement systems and instrumentation (e.g., Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Tuners, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes).
- Deep understanding of RF test methodologies, including S-parameters, EVM, IMD, P1dB, harmonics, and ruggedness evaluations.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex RF issues and drive collaborative problem solving.
- Highly self-directed, able to lead work independently with minimal guidance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including paid holidays and floating holidays.
- 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
- Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
- Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
- Flexible and health spending accounts.
- Talent Development program.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
RF testingsmall-signal testinghigh-power RF testingtroubleshootingroot-cause analysisRF test methodologiesS-parametersEVMIMDP1dB
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical guidancementoringproblem solvingself-directedindependent workcommunication