Staff Bench Characterization Engineer

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.

Are you looking to grow your career at a company that 93% of our current staff approve of our leadership, values, and goals?

To learn more about GreenWave Radios™, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com and our website at Home - GreenWave Radios.

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