RF/Mixed Signal ATE (Automated Test Equipment) Engineer

Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Engineer: RF/Mixed Signal RADAR SAN DIEGO ABOUT US Be part of an exciting, well-funded startup changing the world of retail. RADAR’s mission is to revolutionize customer experience in retail through precise identification of inventory in the stores and distribution centers, completely transforming the in-store experience for employees and customers alike. RADAR's proprietary hardware and software platform combines RFID, Computer Vision and AI to provide hyper-precise, real-time location of every product and person in physical stores. This unprecedented capability enables retailers to automate in-store inventory management, analytics, and checkout... and this is just the beginning of what we hope to accomplish together.

ABOUT THE JOB RADAR is searching for a high energy individual, who enjoys working in a small business environment in the High-Tech Industry. The RF/Mixed Signal ATE Engineer will be responsible for the ownership and operation of automated test systems for characterizing and testing of products utilizing digital, RF, analog and mixed-signal circuits. Candidate must be comfortable with digital, RF and analog signals, the conversion between digital and analog signals as well as signal amplification and frequency translation in simulation and on the test bench.
Successful candidates must be self-directed with the ability to handle and complete multiple tasks of varying complexity with a minimum of supervision in a timely manner. Efficient interaction with Engineering and Operations personnel of various disciplines is a critical element of the job. Responsibilities: • Design Automated Test Systems commensurate with state-of-the-art wireless communication products, using Python. • Derive design specifications for automated test systems from wireless communication products’ design specifications and their implementations. • Deploy and operate automated test systems to support product release cycles and factory production testing. • Produce design documentation and deliver performance test reports for consumption by multi-disciplined team members. • Design and maintain analog and RF circuit calibration algorithms in cooperation with multi-disciplined team members. Requirements: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent • Minimum 5 years experience with ATE systems in the Communications Industry Qualifications: • Experience coding individual test procedures into automated test systems, using Python in the Windows environment. • Demonstratable skills measuring mixed-mode circuits: RF <-> Analog, Analog <-> Analog, Digital <-> Analog, as well as demonstratable skills measuring mixed-mode systems: RF <-> Digital. • Demonstratable skills measuring Power, Voltage, Gain, OIP3, IIP3, Noise-Figure, Phase Noise, Spur-Free-Dynamic-Range, Image suppression, LO suppression, THD, SINAD, I/Q balance, and S-Parameters of balanced and un-balanced signals. • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN TEAMMATES Technology like what we’re building doesn’t happen on its own. It is the result of a collaborative environment and the hard work of passionate, dedicated individuals working intelligently towards a common goal. We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team and have a positive impact on our culture, technology, and product from day one. We deeply value humility, curiosity, and a positive attitude and you should as well. You should also believe that mutual respect is the foundation of any healthy and productive relationship. You should be unafraid to ask questions or challenge responses no matter how simple or complex. Most importantly, you should value honest and direct communication as you recognize that this is the best way for any individual or team to continuously learn and grow. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but it will also be hard; you should be in pursuit of an ongoing and rewarding challenge!

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH US We’re passionate about the technology we’ve created and what we’re building, but we know that changing any industry and creating a successful company will take balance, maturity, and a sustained effort. We’ve combined retail industry expertise, amazing engineers with experience shipping real-world hardware and software solutions, and a team of brilliant minds who are not afraid to focus on solving “impossible” problems. But this passion doesn’t mean we live unbalanced lives. We have families and passions outside of work, and we know that the best work comes from sharp, rested people. We respect each other and each of our contributions, and we believe that the best solutions will come from a diversity of ideas and perspectives. Finally, we build our products with deep empathy for the people who will use them every day. Their input and insights are our clearest guide to building what they need; we respect our partners and clients and listen closely to their feedback.