ACARA Jobs
Principal RF Test Automation Engineer
Apply- ID: 554291
- Posted: 10/15/2025
- Location: Carlsbad, CA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions is seeking a Principal RF Test Automation Engineer to join our client on a Full Time Direct Hire opportunity located in Carlsbad CA
Pay Range: $190,000 - $210,000.00 annually.
Overview:
The Principal RF Test Automation Engineer leads technical innovation and provides training and guidance across the organization. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end software and hardware solutions to automate complex test processes for the manufacture of advanced RF devices.
The Principal RF Test Automation Engineer leads technical innovation and provides training and guidance across the organization. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end software and hardware solutions to automate complex test processes for the manufacture of advanced RF devices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead company-wide test automation initiatives for RF hardware, collaborating with engineering and production to implement world-class test software.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for RF systems and components, with a strong focus on NI LabView.
- Partner with design and systems engineers to validate performance standards and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Drive the test engineering function for new RF product development and R&D projects from concept through launch.
- Perform RF testing using advanced equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
- Analyze and interpret test data; prepare detailed performance, quality, and reliability reports.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in RF systems and components.
- Create automated test scripts to improve testing speed, efficiency, and accuracy.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of specialized functional experience, OR:
- 14 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, OR
- 8 years with a Master's degree, OR
- 5 years with a PhD.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience in designing and implementing automated test software for RF hardware and manufacturing.
- Strong proficiency in LabView preferred.
- Proven leadership ability in training and mentoring engineering teams.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.