Senior Bench Test Engineer

Job Description

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

To learn more about GreenWave Radios™ and hear what our employees have to say, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com or explore our Home - GreenWave Radios website.

As a Sr. Bench Test Engineer, you will be a key individual contributor in the Product Development and Test Engineering team, focusing on bench test development for RF functional block and system-level testing. You will work across the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept to production—focusing on test development, bench automation, and ensuring high-level product quality. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, particularly in wireless transceivers, and provides a collaborative environment for impactful technical work.

If you're passionate about technical problem-solving and eager to learn new things, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career while contributing to exciting projects.

This is a full-time position in San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Develop bench characterization and automation for a product or a key functional block, collaborating with marketing, system, and design teams

Evaluate the latest test equipment and identify commercial test solutions to enhance test capabilities

Use Python to create efficient test automation programs and equipment drivers for electronic measurement equipment like Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, high-speed oscilloscope, power meter, signal generators, and more

Responsible for bench test automation on Gitlab, working closely with other bench test engineers to release Python scripts and maintain the Gitlab

Coach junior engineers and contribute to their career development while leading the team's efforts

Job Requirements

BS in EE/CS is required, and MS/PhD in EE/CS is preferred

5+ years of experience in bench test automation script development, specifically with Python and MATLAB

Solid understanding of RF test metrics like Noise Figure, EVM, ACLR, etc.

Experience with high-speed digital tests (e.g., jitter, eye diagram, BERT)

Strong experience in test automation, bench equipment drivers, and electronic measurement instruments

Familiarity with Gitlab, version control, and process-oriented program development

Strong problem-solving skills, excellent team collaboration, and effective communication

Possess analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse teams

Desirable Skills

Able to work effectively with incomplete or changing requirements, multitasking efficiently, and remaining detail-oriented and result-driven

Good understanding of the semiconductor product development flow

Experience with programming a high-volume ATE tester platform (e.g., Teradyne or Advantest) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

Our compensation package at InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, includes base pay and pre-IPO stock options. The base pay range for this role is between $80K-$150K. Your base pay will depend on the market, interview results, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and location. Our employee benefits include a comprehensive group health plan, matching 401(k), training reimbursement, and various paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, maternity/paternity leave, jury). Visit our website to learn more about our employee benefits.

Full-time