Staff ATE & Bench Test Engineer

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As a Staff ATE & Bench Test Engineer, you will be a key individual contributor in the Product Development and Test Engineering team, focusing on ATE and bench test development for RF functional block and end-to-end testing, board level, and system level testing. You will work across the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept to production—emphasizing on design for test, test 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

• New Product Introduction – Lead the test development phase of new products, ensuring they meet required quality and testing standards before production ramp-up.
• Develop and manage test software and hardware for ATE platforms.
• Responsible for bench test automation Gitlab, working closely with other bench test engineers to release Python scripts and maintain the Gitlab.
• Work closely with design, product development, system, and application engineers, as well as OSAT providers, to develop test solutions for new products.
• Create efficient test automation scripts and equipment drivers for electronic measurement equipment like Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, high-speed oscilloscope, power meter, signal generators, and more.
• Work with a diverse team of engineers to design and implement test and quality assurance solutions, ensuring the highest standards of product performance.
• Coach junior engineers and contribute to their career development while leading team’s efforts.

Job Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) required; MS in EE/CS preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in ATE testing and RF SoC testing
• Test program development experience with a high-volume ATE tester platform (e.g., Teradyne or Advantest)
• 1-5 years of technical leadership experience, including driving test solution development and mentoring junior engineers
• At least one year of experience in bench test automation script development, explicitly using Python and/or MATLAB
• Proficiency in developing test automation, equipment drivers, and working with electronic measurement instruments
• Familiarity with Gitlab, version control, and process-oriented program development
• Proficiency with PCB schematic review and best layout practices for RF and high speed signals.
• 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

• Working experience with high-volume ATE tester platform (e.g., Teradyne or Advantest)
• Familiarity with key 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
• Experience with writing/debugging firmware and test cases for SoC / digital hardware verification is highly desirable
• Good understanding of the semiconductor product development lifecycle
• Ability to handle incomplete or evolving requirements, efficiently multitask, and stay detail-oriented while focusing on results