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