(Senior) RF Engineer Test & Validation (f/m/d)

What You'll Do

• Contribute to product development and innovation projects, including concept development, feasibility studies, prototyping, simulation, and validation in the context of future RF technologies.
• Conceptualize, design and implement automated RF and communications test solutions with software-controlled environments.
• Develop test specifications, test plans, and test instructions for efficient and performant test solutions.
• Analyze & troubleshoot test problems (SW, HW, measurement equipment).
• Plan and coordinate test and validation jobs according to specifications.
• Continuous improvement of lab processes, methods, and lab automation.
• Analyze and post-process measurement and simulation data, create reports and presentations.
• Perform system-level RF simulations and electro-magnetic full-wave simulations.
• Characterization and behavioral modeling of RF components and devices.
• Design, prototype, and build RF demonstrators for mmWave and sub-THz applications.
• Collaborate with internationally distributed internal and external partners (suppliers, universities, etc.).
• Mentor working students and support knowledge transfer.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/IATF16949 standards in documentation and procedures.
• Your Profile Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in RF engineering.
• Deep understanding of test methods and measurement techniques for RF, communications, and/or radar.
• Practical experience in software and hardware debugging and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in RF/mmWave system-level simulation tools, like Keysight SystemVue and experience with full-wave EM simulation tools, like HFSS.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages, like Python, MATLAB.
• Basic knowledge of statistical methods and data analysis.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, combined with solid project management capabilities and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent analytical thinking, with a structured, quality-oriented, and well-organized work style.
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
• Willing to travel internationally (~2-8 weeks/year).
• Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
• The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary More information about NXP in Germany... #LI-3da9