Senior/Principal RF Test Engineer, Texas Institute for Electronics
Core
Develop and execute RF test plans for K-band, Ka-band, and W-band microsystems at wafer, die, module, and system levels to ensure technologies are ready for production.
Role type
Senior/Principal RF Test Engineer
Builds
Production-grade RF characterization data and test infrastructure for 3D heterogeneous integrated microsystems
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / RF/microwave engineering / Advanced packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
S-parameter characterization, VNA calibration, on-wafer probing, automated test sequencing, de-embedding methodologies, EM simulation correlation, RF component characterization, test infrastructure design
Preferred skills
Cryogenic testing, thermal-vacuum characterization, 3DHI design flows, GaAs/GaN/SiGe/CMOS process knowledge, technical writing for defense reporting
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, Cadence AWR, CST Studio, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators
Responsibilities
Develop and execute RF test plans for K-band, Ka-band, and W-band microsystems; Perform S-parameter characterization, on-wafer probing, and noise figure measurements; Design automated test sequences using Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW; Correlate measured RF results against EM simulation models; Characterize passive and active RF components within 3.0D heterogeneously integrated assemblies; Author test reports, standard operating procedures, and design-for-test guidelines
Seniority
Senior (5+ years experience) / Principal (10+ years experience with 3+ years in leadership)