Senior RFIC Test Engineer; Temp

Temporary Posting Statement

Kyocera has a temp position for a Senior RFIC Test Engineer at our San Diego (Sunroad) facility. Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera's approved staffing partners. This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.

Expected pay is $100-120 per hour (Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, which may include relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and internal equity.)

Work Location &

Schedule:

This position is based full-time at our San Diego office and requires on-site presence five (5) days per week. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

Assignment Details: This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of approximately six (6) months, with a target start date in March.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Safety Sensitive: No

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Test Engineer (Temp) to develop, implement, and optimize RF test methodologies for mmWave 5G beamforming RFICs. In this role, you will play a critical part in the characterization and verification of advanced RFIC transceivers and will collaborate with IC, PAAM, Systems and Digital teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related field, with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of RF circuits, transceiver operation, and measurement theory.
• Hands‑on experience in characterizing mmWave RFIC devices at bench and probe level using RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, phase noise analyzers, oscilloscopes, DC power supplies, and digital multimeters.
• Hands‑on experience with RF de‑embedding of test fixtures and evaluation boards.
• Strong understanding of digital interface, register control, and SPI protocol.
• Ability to analyze test data to evaluate accuracy, validate results, and ensure methodology robustness.
• Ability to document and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance productivity, streamline communication, and minimize errors.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical data and findings.
• Strong critical‑thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Proficiency in Python (or other scripting languages) for RF test automation, data post‑processing, and development of device control drivers and user interfaces.
• Experience managing software development with Git Hub for version control and collaboration with software engineering teams.
• Experience developing software in a…