RF Test Engineer, Wireless & EMC

RF Test Engineer, Wireless & EMC Tesla - 3.3 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $96,000 - $222,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Flextime Adoption assistance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Employee discount Benefits from day one Pet insurance Qualifications Telecommunications spectrum analyzers Cellular networks Engineering development testing Spectrum analyzer usage RF communication systems RF signal diagnostics Radio frequency (RF) testing Regulatory compliance analysis Legal compliance 802.11 (Wi-Fi) 4G/LTE Full Job Description What to Expect We are seeking an experienced RF / Radio Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of wireless products across multiple radio technologies including WiFi, LTE, BLE, and UHF radio. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with radio conformance and regulatory testing across multiple regions/countries, a solid understanding of global regulatory requirements, and working knowledge of EMC testing. This role involves close collaboration with hardware, firmware, and certification teams to ensure products meet performance, compliance, and time-to-market goals. What You'll Do Plan, set up, and execute radio testing across WiFi, LTE, BLE, and UHF radio technologies Perform RF performance, conformance, and pre-compliance testing in line with regional regulatory standards (e.g., FCC, CE/RED, ISED, MIC, NOM, KC etc.) Conduct EMC testing (radiated/conducted emissions and immunity) and support pre-compliance debugging Operate and maintain test equipment including R&S CMW500, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters Develop, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports Interpret and apply regional regulatory requirements for multiple countries to guide product certification strategy Troubleshoot RF and EMC issues, and work with design teams to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions Support certification submissions and liaise with external test labs and certification bodies Contribute to test automation and improvement of lab processes and methodologies What You'll Bring Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, RF Engineering, or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in radio testing for multiple countries with a strong understanding of regional/regulatory requirements Working knowledge of EMC testing principles and standards Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills Familiarity with global certification schemes (FCC, CE/RED, ISED, MIC, NOM, KC, etc.) Proven experience in radio/RF testing across WiFi, LTE, BLE, and UHF technologies Hands-on experience with R&S CMW500 and spectrum analyzers (and related RF instrumentation) Experience working with external/accredited test labs Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $96,000 - $222,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.