RF Test Automation Engineer

Spectrum Control

RF Test Automation Engineer at Spectrum Control designing and implementing automated test systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure RF performance and system optimization in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain automated test software using object-oriented programming (primarily C# or similar languages)
Develop modular, reusable, and maintainable code following software engineering best practices
Interface software with RF test equipment using standard communication protocols and drivers (e.g., VISA, IVI, SCPI)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, quality) to define test requirements, including instrumentation and hardware needs
Develop and execute automated test solutions for RF performance parameters such as Gain, P1dB, Noise Figure, IP2, and IP3
Integrate and control a variety of RF test equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes
Utilize communication interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, Serial (RS-232), and GPIB
Use version control tools (e.g., Git) to manage and maintain codebase integrity
Create and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures and software documentation
Provide training and support to engineers and production personnel
Support troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and optimization of automated test systems
Use generative AI tools such as Codex and Claude Code to assist in the creation and review of software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in RF test, test automation, embedded systems, or related engineering disciplines
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (C#, Python, C++, or similar)
Familiarity with RF concepts and measurement techniques preferred
Experience with test equipment, instrumentation control, or automated test systems is a plus
Experience using generative AI tools to create, test, and review software is a plus
Open to early-career through experienced engineers (typically 1–10+ years)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
PTO
Benefits begin on day 1 of employment
Flexibility for remote work one day per week

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Hard Skills & Tools

C#PythonC++object-oriented programmingtest automationRF testembedded systemsautomated test solutionssoftware engineering best practicesinstrumentation control

Soft Skills

collaborationtrainingtroubleshootingcontinuous improvementoptimization