RF & Hardware Test Engineer

‍About Danger Devices

Danger Devices Inc. is a growing, fabless semiconductor start-up headquarters in SanJose, California. We aim to deliver best-in-class products to our customers with industry-leading design cycle times. We do that with our revolutionary, modernized approach focusing on software to increase productivity in all areas from integrated circuit design all the way to testing and data analysis.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who is innovative and able to operate with minimal supervision. The Individual in this position will be responsible for aiding in the design, assembly, and testing of RF components evaluation boards for multiple applications. This includes but is not limited to RF components designed for Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G and other RF standards.

The candidate will also be responsible in building and maintaining the lab benches, test equipment, calibration, identify and order Lab tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to solder surface mount components (0201) on a PCB using a microscope.
• Design, layout, test, and tune RF circuit boards with directions from the design engineering team.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, and/or written or verbal instructions to assemble and test RF circuits and systems.
• Tune RF circuits, small and large signal to optimize RF performance on EVB and customer boards.
• Organize, plot, and document test results in organized reports to be shared with internal team and/or customers
• Utilize schematic and layout capture tools such as Altium, AWR, AutoCad, and Mentor Graphics to design evaluation circuit boards.
• Familiar with Wi-Fi standards, reference designs, Wi-Fi Chipsets performance, and full system level testing.
• Software troubleshooting, development, maintenance, test functionality, and documentation for automated test benches.
• Software knowledge with C# .NET is a plus.
• Utilize a documentation system for all information related to a PCB board such as schematic, Layout, bill of material, test plan and more.
• Setup, maintain, and calibrate all lab benches though a clear and documented procedures.
• Experience in assembling components utilizing a wire bonding machine is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• A BSEE or associate degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• At least three to five years of experience performing technical engineering support relevant to the job description.
• Experience in operating lab equipment manually and automated such as network and spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, and waveform generators are a plus.
• Full understanding of electronic component operation.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office tools.
• Self-starter and a team player
• US Citizen or Green Card holder is preferred.
• Semiconductor device testing experience is a must and excellent soldering skills.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person