Sr. RF Test Automation Engineer

Role Summary Description

We are seeking a Senior RF Test Automation Engineer to develop and deploy automated RF production test solutions for next-generation Wi-Fi products. This role sits at the intersection of RF engineering, software development, and high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines strong RF measurement knowledge with advanced C++ software development experience and a passion for automation.

Unlike traditional test engineering positions, this role enables you to shape the future of test automation through software ownership and technical influence. You will create automated code generation capabilities, develop reusable code libraries and framework building blocks, and establish standardized test software architectures that can be rapidly adapted across diverse ATE programs. Your work will help solve complex RF measurement challenges and advance next-generation manufacturing test infrastructure on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated RF ATE test solutions for NPI and high-volume production.

• Design scalable and maintainable software frameworks primarily in C++.

• Support Cohu RedDragon test platform.

• Improve yield, throughput, multisite efficiency, and test coverage.

• Develop package, wafer probe and characterization test solutions

• Interface with RF instrumentation and semiconductor production equipment.

• Transfer robust test solutions to global manufacturing partners.

• Drive continuous improvement through automation and data-driven analysis.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• 5+ years in RF test, semiconductor test engineering, or test automation.

• Strong C++ development skills.

• Experience with Python and/or C# and/or Lab View

• Unix/Linux and Windows development experience.

• Proficiency with Git-based source control and collaborative software development workflows

• Familiarity with modern software development practices including object-oriented design, software architecture

and design patterns, code reviews, automated unit and integration testing, CI/CD methodologies, and software

quality and maintainability principles.

• Familiarity with modern AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar

solutions for software development, code review, debugging, productivity improvement, and technical

documentation.

• Knowledge of SPI, I2C, and MIPI protocols.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively across Design, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Software Development

teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on Cohu RedDragon experience.

• RF FEM, PA, LNA, switch, coupler, duplexer, or multiplexer testing experience.

• Experience with VNAs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, tuners, and SMUs from various RF equipment manufacturers like Keysight, NI and R&S.

• Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, and 5G technologies.

• Wafer probe and package test expertise.

• Experience supporting offshore manufacturing sites.