Senior Bench Test Engineer

As a Sr.  Bench Test Engineer, you will be a key individual contributor in 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

• Develop bench characterization and automation for a product or a key functional block, collaborating with marketing, system, and design 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 on 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 the team’s efforts

Job Requirements

• BS in EE/CS is required, and MS/PhD in EE/CS is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in bench test automation script development, specifically with Python and MATLAB
• Solid understanding of RF test metrics like Noise Figure, EVM, ACLR, etc.
• Experience with high-speed digital tests (e.g., jitter, eye diagram, BERT)
• 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

• Able to work effectively with incomplete or changing requirements, multitasking efficiently, and remaining detail-oriented and result-driven
• Good understanding of the semiconductor product development flow
• Experience with programming a high-volume ATE tester platform (e.g., Teradyne or Advantest) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

Our compensation package at InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, includes base pay and pre-IPO stock options. The base pay range for this role is between $80K-$150K. Your base pay will depend on the market, interview results, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and location. Our employee benefits include a comprehensive group health plan, matching 401(k), training reimbursement, and various paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, maternity/paternity leave, jury). Visit our website to learn more about our employee benefits.