Staff Electrical Engineer

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At Itron, we innovate with purpose-designing reliable, scalable technologies that help utilities and communities better manage energy and water. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring our connectivity and networked devices deliver the performance and resilience our customers depend on. This position is highly collaborative and customercentric, blending handson RF expertise with crossfunctional teamwork to support the development and integration of industrial IoT and smart metering solutions worldwide. You will model accountability, authenticity, and agility as you validate nextgeneration products that empower utilities to operate more efficiently and sustainably.Duties and ResponsibilitiesRF, Wireless, and Electrical Testing

• Lead customercentric RF and wireless validation for IoTenabled and industrial smart metering products across electric, gas, and water utility applications.
• Perform RX/TX characterization including sensitivity, PER testing, TX power, antenna pattern measurement, and OTA evaluation to ensure reliable field performance.
• Validate subGHz, cellular, and ISMband wireless systems used in gridedge and industrial IoT deployments, applying innovative test methods to reduce risk and improve product readiness.
• Execute RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD, conducted/radiated immunity, surge, powersupply robustness) to ensure safe, resilient, utilitygrade operation.

Antenna, System Integration & Partner Support

• Validate antenna designs and patterns for internal products and partnerdeveloped meter integrations, ensuring alignment with Itron performance expectations.
• Collaborate with OEMs on power interfaces, interconnects, thermal considerations, enclosures, and RF interference mitigation with a focus on driving reliable integrations.
• Train and support partners in executing Itron test plans, automation methods, and reporting requirements, modeling authentic and accountable collaboration.

Test Plan Development & ATE Ownership

• Develop and maintain structured test plans, procedures, and documentation for new products and integration programs.
• Own and maintain ATE stations and RF test setups, including calibration, configuration management, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Design and refine automated test scripts and analysis tools (Python) to enhance test coverage, repeatability, and agility.

Failure Analysis & Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA)

• Lead or support crossdomain failure analysis and system debugging across RF, electrical, firmware, and system layers.
• Conduct structured RCCA and provide datadriven corrective and preventive action recommendations.
• Present findings to stakeholders and customers clearly and collaboratively, translating technical results into actionable insights.

CrossFunctional & CustomerFacing Collaboration

• Represent Test Engineering across Product Management, R&D, Operations, Quality, and PMO to ensure testing aligns with customer and business outcomes.
• Provide technical support for customer integrations, product qualification, and deployment activities, maintaining a customerfirst mindset.
• Communicate test outcomes, system behaviors, and improvement opportunities in an authentic, transparent manner.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in RF validation, automation, and troubleshooting to build team capability.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and NPI phases to enhance reliability, testability, and longterm product performance.
• Champion innovative approaches and continuous improvement across test processes and methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong handson experience testing RF/wireless systems such as cellular, subGHz, and ISM band radios.
• Proficiency with RF lab equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, Signal Generator, Power Meter, OTA chambers.
• Expertise in RX/TX characterization, sensitivity and PER measurements, antenna performance evaluation, and OTA analysis.
• Experience with RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD, EFT, surge, conducted/radiated immunity).
• Proven capability in failure analysis, rootcause identification, and crossfunctional troubleshooting.
• Ability to generate clear technical reports, structured test plans, and formal RCCA documentation.
• Strong communication skills for customerfacing and stakeholderaligned engagement.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, data processing, and test development.
• Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated collaborative, agile work style with accountability and customercentric decisionmaking.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with smart metering, industrial IoT, or SCADArelated devices.
• Familiarity with FCC Part 15.247 and regulatory requirements for 900 MHz / 2.4 GHz ISMband radios.
• Experience with environmental and reliability testing (HALT/HASS, temperature cycling, longduration testing).
• Background working with OEM partners or integration teams.
• Experience with structured new product development (NPI) lifecycles.

Pay Transparency Info:The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $75,000 - $166,000 Benefits Info:This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! #LI-QW1

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

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