Radio Frequency; RF Test Engineer

Company Overview

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad‑hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever‑evolving Mobile‑Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high‑altitude balloons.

Silvus Stream Caster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry‑leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.

Silvus Technologies is seeking an RF Test Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the testing of RF hardware for Silvus’ Stream Caster MANET product line. This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday at our office located in Rancho Bernardo, North San Diego, CA.

• Using RF test equipment to evaluate system performance, evaluate compliance compatibility and troubleshoot operation issues.
• Carry out RF test execution and generate status and test reports.
• Define verification matrix and internal specifications of RF performance.
• Review test result data to ensure that actual performance meets expected requirements.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing test strategies.
• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.
• Design test fixtures and calibrate test equipment.
• Understand proper use and handling of sensitive RF circuits and equipment.
• Rare local travel to other company locations, as required (i.e. Irvine, West LA)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant multi‑GHz RF hardware test experience.
• Hands‑on experience using RF test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzer etc.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide clear summary of test status and any issues to broader team.
• Experienced with component‑level RF circuit characterization and optimization.
• Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to U.S. government contracts.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

• Knowledge of RF guidelines for PCB layout.
• Test automation using Python or Lab View.
• Able to work independently and work on several projects concurrently.
• Detail‑oriented and a firm commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Problem‑solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
  • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing.
  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range

$100,000 - $140,000 USD

NOTE - As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position.

All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.