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Test Engineer I - RF/EMC

Tysons, VirginiaFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Early-career test engineer performing RF/EMC pre-compliance testing, IoT protocol certification (Z-Wave, Matter), and lab operations for IoT devices.

Role type

Junior IC test engineer (RF/EMC/IoT)

Builds

IoT devices (security panels, gateways, cameras) and their wireless certifications

Domain

Consumer IoT / Wireless Connectivity

Required skills

RF/EMC bench testing, Z-Wave/Matter certification, oscilloscope/spectrum analyzer usage, PCB soldering/rework, Linux command line, Python/Bash scripting

Preferred skills

Wireless protocols (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), regulatory certification processes (FCC, CE), single-board computers, antenna impedance matching

Technologies

Z-Wave Alliance tools, Matter conformance tools, Python, Bash, Linux, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum analyzers, Vector network analyzers

Responsibilities

Perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance tests; Run Z-Wave and Matter certification suites; Prepare and configure test units; Maintain lab equipment and inventory; Script repeatable measurements and log collection

Seniority

Junior, early-career IC