RF Test Engineer to Sivers Wireless

Company Brief

Sivers Semiconductors is a leader in SatCom, 5G, 6G, Photonics, and Silicon Photonics that drives innovation in global communications and sensor technology.

Our business units, Photonics and Wireless, supply cutting-edge, integrated chips and modules critical for high-performance gigabit wireless and optical networks.

Catering to a broad spectrum of industries from telecommunication to aerospace, we fulfil the increasing demand for computational speed and AI application performance, replacing electric with optical connections for a more sustainable world.

Our wireless solutions are forging paths in advanced SatCom/5G/6G systems, while our photonics expertise is revolutionizing custom semiconductor photonic devices for optical networks and optical sensing, making us a trusted partner to Fortune 100 companies as well as emerging unicorns

Role

In this hands-on role, you’ll design and automate test setups, characterize ICs and antenna arrays, and work closely with design, system, and applications teams to solve real-world challenges. Your work will directly impact next-generation wireless systems used around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform RF testing and validation of wireless devices to ensure performance meets design specifications.

· Set up and operate RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers).

· Analyze test data and troubleshoot RF performance issues.

· Develop and execute automated and manual test procedures.

· Document test results and prepare technical reports.

· Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.

Education

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. a plus)
• Experience or academic background in RF/mm-wave circuits and measurement
• Hands-on skills with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and test automation
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB

Experience

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with a focus on RF/microwave circuits, electromagnetics, or communication systems.
• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in RF testing, measurement automation, or lab characterization (academic or industry).
• Proficiency with RF instrumentation such as VNAs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power sensors, and switch matrices.
• Familiarity with mmWave measurement challenges, including calibration, de-embedding, and probe station use.
• Knowledge of beamforming arrays, LNAs/PAs, mixers, and PLLs is a plus.
• Scripting experience in Python or MATLAB is required; experience with databases or data-management tools is a bonus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Personal Fit

• Open, pragmatic, team player
• Willingness to support and challenge, and to be supported and challenged.
• An ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Disciplined, diligent and hard working with an eye for detail.
• Excellent telephone manner with proven verbal and written communication skills, demonstrable at all levels of a business
• Enthusiastic, with a high degree of commitment to personal development, and a passion for achieving success.
• Result orientated with sense of urgency whilst quality conscious.
• Be willing to uphold company standards, act as a role model and take ownership.

Should you meet the qualifications for this role and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to careers@sivers-semiconductors.com.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Reporting to - CTO