RF Test System Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years of experience developing and integrating automated RF test systems, with relevant experience in test engineering, systems engineering, ATE, RF test, or related technical fields.
• Experience developing, integrating, deploying, validating, supporting, and troubleshooting complex test systems or engineering solutions.
• Experience with test automation and engineering software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, MATLAB, PathWave, ADS, or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including VNA/PNA, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and related instrumentation.
• Product development or prototyping experience and a strong grounding in RF and electrical engineering fundamentals, measurement techniques, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Broad systems engineering experience across hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical elements; comfort working across instrumentation and system-level integration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, cross-functional teams, or customer-facing engineering efforts, and to translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required based on customer and government contract requirements; candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Preferred, but not required: experience with RF measurements, microwave, radar, electronic warfare, SATCOM, aerospace and defense customers or products, custom test systems, ATE, integrated test solutions, technical consulting, or customer-facing technical leadership; an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret clearance; a masters degree.

Responsibilities:

• Turn customer requirements into mission-critical test solutions for radar, electronic warfare, satellite communications, and other advanced aerospace and defense applications.
• Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of custom RF test systems and automated test solutions.
• Architect and implement automated testing, including software, device drivers, and test interfaces using industry-standard platforms.
• Design, integrate, and validate system-level solutions combining RF instrumentation, signal routing, switching, software automation, and measurement technologies.
• Work directly with customers to understand technical challenges, develop practical solutions, and support successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects involving engineering, program management, sales, customers, suppliers, and third-party partners.
• Participate in customer design, technical, and milestone reviews to ensure performance, schedule, and quality objectives are met.
• Integrate Keysight hardware, software, and services into customer environments and verify that delivered solutions meet specifications.
• Resolve complex challenges involving RF measurement, test automation, hardware integration, software development, and system performance.
• Provide technical expertise during pre-sales activities to help customers assess options and select appropriate test solutions.
• Deliver customer training, technical consulting, and post-deployment support.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary customer contact throughout project delivery, including occasional travel to customer sites.

Technologies:

• Architect
• Hardware
• Support
• Matlab
• Python
• Security
• System Engineer
• Network

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We are hiring a full-time RF Test System Engineer in Loveland, Colorado, for a direct-hire role with a pay range of $110,000–$155,000 (Position ID 2752). We are a global technology company developing solutions for communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets. Our Aerospace & Defense Custom Solutions team creates advanced test systems for aerospace and defense organizations, working across RF engineering, automated testing, systems integration, and customer collaboration. The role offers work on highly visible programs and complex technical challenges supporting mission-critical technologies.

last updated 43 week of 2026