Radio Frequency Test Engineer

What You’ll Do As a Senior RF Test & Validation Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for RF product development and validation at SimpliSafe. You will help design and build SimpliSafe’s RF capabilities to achieve best‑in‑class wireless connectivity, work closely with engineering teams to select chipsets and optimize mechanical and electrical designs, and lead our ODM design partners through design, test, and qualification of new products. Responsibilities Establish and maintain performance metrics for all wireless protocols (Wi‑Fi, BLE, Radar, and Sub‑GHz) to meet product requirements. Build and maintain SimpliSafe’s RF testing capabilities, including test plans and equipment selection. Lead and audit ODM design partners through testing and qualification phases, reviewing their reports to ensure completeness. Characterize wireless chipsets and antenna systems to validate vendor claims and ensure suitability for SimpliSafe’s hardware constraints. Act as the RF consultant to Electrical and Mechanical teams to validate that board layouts and mechanical enclosures preserve RF integrity. Review PRDs and author RF technical requirements that meet product needs. Drive development of automated test scripts to increase validation coverage and repeatability. Root cause RF field‑related issues. Travel: Willing to travel to manufacturing partners in China 1‑3 times per year. Qualifications Validating radio and front‑end performance across 400 MHz to 70 GHz bands, with a focus on high‑reliability consumer electronics. Proven ability to translate Product Requirements into technical RF specifications. Advanced skills in debugging desense, interference, and coexistence issues in multi‑radio environments. Knowledge of encoding methods and modulation schemes such as OFDM, Frequency Hopping, QAM, GFSK, UWB, convolution encoding, STBC. Expert‑level operation of VNA, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Wideband Radio Communication Testers (e.g., IQxel, LitePoint, Rohde & Schwarz). Experience with RF emission requirements and testing for FCC, ETSI, Radio and Emission qualifications. Experience with debugging RF issues and evaluating TIS, TRP, BER, Return Loss, Desense, radiation patterns, etc. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in RF/Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in RF testing and validation, with a proven track record of bringing products to market. Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills, with an ability to tackle complex, ambiguous problems. Values You’ll Share Customer Obsessed – developing deep empathy for our customers and building lasting relationships. Aim High – always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar. No Ego – maintaining a “no job too small” attitude and an open, inclusive style. One Team – collaborating closely to achieve success. Lift as We Climb – investing in others’ development and success. Lean & Nimble – working with agility and efficiency in ambiguous environments. What We Offer A mission‑driven culture that supports growth and innovation. A comprehensive total rewards package that supports wellness and provides security for employees and families. Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home. Employee Resource Groups that provide networking, mentoring, and development opportunities. The target annual base pay range for this role is $118,100 to $157,500. Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices, and we regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values. We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr SimpliSafe