What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Bench Characterization Engineer position at GreenWave Radios™?
InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.
Based in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has earned a reputation for delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. Our commitment to innovation is backed by a robust team of more than 100 talented engineers spread across four R&D facilities worldwide and an extensive portfolio of over 120 global patent filings, underscoring our dedication to pushing the boundaries of radio technology.
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As a Staff Bench Characterization Engineer, you will be a key individual contributor to the Product Development and Test Engineering team, focusing on bench test development for RF functional block and system-level testing. You will work across the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept to production—focusing on test development, bench automation, and ensuring high-level product quality. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, particularly in wireless transceivers, and provides a collaborative environment for impactful technical work.
If you're passionate about technical problem-solving and eager to learn new things, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career while contributing to exciting projects.
This is a full-time position in San Diego, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team focused on bench characterization and automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Evaluate the latest test equipment and identify commercial test solutions to enhance test capabilities
- Use Python to create efficient test automation programs and equipment drivers for electronic measurement equipment like Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, high-speed oscilloscope, power meter, signal generators, and more
- Responsible for bench test automation Gitlab, working closely with other bench test engineers to release Python scripts and maintain the Gitlab.
- Coach junior engineers and contribute to their career development while leading team's efforts
Job Requirements
- BS in EE/CS is required, and MS/PhD in EE/CS is preferred
- 10 years of experience in bench test automation script development, specifically with Python and MATLAB
- 1-5 years of leadership experience, particularly driving test solution development and mentoring junior engineers
- Strong experience in test automation, bench equipment drivers, and electronic measurement instruments
- Familiarity with Gitlab, version control, and process-oriented program development
- Strong problem-solving skills, excellent team collaboration, and effective communication
- Possess analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse teams
Desirable Skills
- Solid understanding of RF test metrics like Noise Figure, EVM, ACLR, etc.
- Experience with high-speed digital tests (e.g., as jitter, eye diagram, BERT) is a plus
- Able to work effectively with incomplete or changing requirements, multi-tasking efficiently, and remain details-oriented and result driven
- Good understanding of the semiconductor product development flow
- Experience with programming high-volume ATE tester platform (e.g., Teradyne or Advantest) is a plus
