Wifi & RF Compliance Test Engineer (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Support pre-compliance testing and 3rd party certification testing for radio equipment in global markets per FCC, ISED, EN/IEC, ETSI, ITU and associated requirements
• Ensure ongoing compliance for compliant designs
• Develop automation and measurement tools to improve radio testing fidelity and efficiency
• Set requirements for design teams working on a variety of Starlink Product applications
• Ensure products meet these requirements through cross-collaboration with the involved design teams
• Generate and execute test plans and document results in test reports against the aforementioned standards as well as review and revise test reports generated by external test labs
• Troubleshoot RF issues from board to system level
• Operate and automate a variety of EMI, RF, and electronics test equipment
• Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Support engineering effectively and confidently with creative thinking and rigor – question the status quo while adhering to documentation and maintaining prescribed quality standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in WiFi or radio compliance
• Programming/coding experience, preferably python and/or C++ as well as instrumentation automation protocols such as SCPI/VISA/NI
• Experience operating a spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, power meter, oscilloscope, and base station simulator
• Experience with 802.11 (APED), 802.3, IPv4, and IPv6

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of experience, including WiFi Radio/RF compliance, analysis, design, and testing
• Previous experience with CISPR/FCC radio and EMC standards and requirements
• EMC lab experience, including accreditation, maintenance and calibration
• Experience performing radio and/or EMC testing
• Proficiency with Python
• Proficiency with Linux systems
• Wi-Fi Alliance Certification experience
• Experience with other international EMC and radio requirements for global market access
• Knowledge of electrical safety and EMC commercial compliance standards, requirements and test methods for consumer electronics and commercial applications
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting radio compliance issues from board to system level
• Previous work experience with reading, interpreting and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and CAD software
• Experience with electrical circuit analysis using simulation tools such as Spice or equivalent
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment with production hardware
• Familiarity with phased array antenna operating principles and fundamentals
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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