Systems Test Engineer

Systems Test Engineer

This role focuses on end-to-end system verification. You will design and execute comprehensive test strategies and acting as a key quality champion and voice of the customer throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on system-level testing and validation of professional wireless microphone systems and related hardware
• Test transmitters, receivers, audio signal paths, DSP functionality, and overall product performance
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases based on real-world customer use cases
• Troubleshoot hardware, audio, wireless, and system-level issues and help identify root causes
• Perform range, interference, dropout, and overall wireless performance testing
• Evaluate audio performance, including frequency response, noise, signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range, distortion, and latency
• Test microphone and audio functionality in both lab and real-world environments
• Validate networked audio and device connectivity, including Ethernet-based systems and AES67
• Document test results and identified issues and work closely with hardware, firmware, RF, and audio/DSP engineering teams

Qualifications:

• Experience in hardware testing, system verification/validation, product testing, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting electronic hardware and systems
• Experience with wireless products, transmitters/receivers, audio equipment, or similar electronic products is preferred
• Knowledge of audio testing, DSP, professional audio, or wireless microphone systems is a plus
• Experience developing test plans and troubleshooting complex system-level issues
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications, Music Technology, or a related field

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant engineering or technology discipline is a plus.
• Experience in professional audio, wireless systems, RF electronics, or similar industries is strongly preferred.
• Direct experience with professional wireless audio systems and RF products is highly desirable.

Work Environment:

You will work in a professional engineering and lab environment focused on professional wireless audio systems, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary hardware, firmware, software, RF, and audio/DSP teams.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Skokie, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Skokie,IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.