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RF Automation Test Engineer

Overview
Skills
  • Python Python
  • Elasticsearch Elasticsearch
  • Git Git
  • Jenkins Jenkins
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Vector Signal Generators
D-Fend Solutions values its employees as our greatest asset. Our professionals and subject matter experts, including personnel from elite military intelligence technology units, provide the best possible solutions to our leading customers around the world. We are proud of our impressive presence across different environments and industries, as well as the results we have helped our customers achieve in contending with their counter-drone challenges.

In addition to professional expertise, D-Fend Solutions seeks candidates who will thrive in a fast-moving, innovative and collaborative culture. It helps if you enjoy having fun – our “D-Fenders” are a light-hearted bunch who have stashed rubber ducks all around our headquarters.

Are you interested in working with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider?

Join D-Fend Solutions in helping to make the world a safer place by addressing emerging challenges in the dynamic and exciting counter-drone arena!

We are seeking a skilled RF Automation Test Engineer to join our R&D team. This role is crucial in developing and implementing automated RF testing solutions to ensure the quality and performance of our products. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in RF systems with strong programming skills to create efficient and reliable test environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of RF technology within our R&D group, contributing to innovative product development and advancing our testing capabilities. The successful candidate will be a key player in ensuring the quality and performance of our RF systems through cutting-edge automation and testing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated RF test development tools using Python and other relevant programming languages
  • Configure, calibrate, and operate advanced RF test equipment, including VSGs and SAs, for a wide range of RF measurements
  • Create sophisticated RF test setups for product validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
  • Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate automated RF testing into the product development cycle
  • Stay current with emerging RF technologies and testing methodologies, proposing and implementing improvements to existing test processes
  • Contribute to the development of RF testing strategies aligned with R&D goals and product roadmaps
  • Conducting field tests and data collection up to 20% of the role


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Proven experience in RF testing and measurement techniques
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming
  • Hands-on experience with Vector Signal Generators (VSG) and Spectrum Analyzers (SA)
  • In-depth knowledge of RF calibration procedures and standards
  • Ability to design and build complex RF test setups using attenuators, couplers, and other RF components
  • Willingness to perform fieldwork up to 20% of the role


Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with drone RF systems, including communication protocols and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with industry-standard automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, ELK) and software development processes (e.g., Agile, CI/CD)
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and documentation practices
  • Knowledge of wireless communication standards (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular technologies)
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