Junior RF Automation Test Engineer
Raanana, Israel
R&D – Automation /
Full-time /
On-site
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Job Overview:
We're looking for a motivated and talented Junior RF Automation Test Engineer to join our R&D Automation Group. This role is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in RF technology, focusing on developing and implementing automated RF testing solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience ensuring the quality and performance of our cutting-edge products by combining your foundational knowledge of RF systems with your Python programming skills to create efficient and reliable test environments.
This position offers the chance to grow your expertise within our R&D Automation Group, contributing to innovative product development and advancing our testing capabilities. If you're eager to learn and contribute to ensuring the quality and performance of RF systems through automation and testing, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining automated RF test tools using Python.
- Write and execute automated tests in Python using frameworks like PyTest.
- Learn to configure, calibrate, and operate RF test equipment, including Vector Signal Generators (VSGs) and Spectrum Analyzers (SAs), for various RF measurements.
- Support the creation of RF test setups for product validation and basic troubleshooting.
- Analyze test results, contribute to reports, and present findings to team members.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate automated RF testing into the product development cycle.
- Work with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab for test automation pipelines.
- Utilize the ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack for logging and data analysis.
- Participate in outdoor field RF testing with live drones.
- Stay current with emerging RF technologies and testing methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering – Mandatory.
- Knowledge of Python programming – Mandatory.
- Basic understanding of RF concepts and measurement techniques.
- Familiarity with RF test equipment like Vector Signal Generators (VSG) and Spectrum Analyzers (SA) is a plus.
- Eagerness to learn and a strong problem-solving aptitude.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge (Great to have, but not required):
- Any exposure to wireless communication standards (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular technologies).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
