DVT (Design Validation Test) Engineer

About Metawave

Metawave is pioneering disruptive millimeter wave technologies that accelerate the transition to highly automated and fully autonomous ground and aerial vehicle operation meeting safety and emerging services goals. With its patented, high-resolution all-weather imaging SPEKTRA radar modules, and associated software stacks, Metawave is delivering the missing sensor with unmatched long-range sensing and perception based on novel machine learning and AI to automotive, tracking, trains, aerial and drone customers. Its SPEKTRA™ radar is the first automotive analog beamsteering radar with resolution capable of distinguishing objects close to each other, in difficult driving scenarios and in all-weather conditions, making cars safer and smarter. Metawave TURBO™ active repeaters and KLONE™ passive reflectors enable faster, more efficient, and lower cost 5G deployments, bringing connectivity to billions of users both indoors and out. Metawave’s AWARE™AI object classification platform is the first demonstration of real-time radar object classification. Founded in 2017, Metawave is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. Visit us at www.metawave.com, email us at info@metawave.com, and follow us on Twitter @metawavecorp, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Development and integration of testing and characterization framework and methodology, for phased arrays and active beamformers

• Operation of anechoic chambers for antenna testing, characterization, and calibration with adequate documentation

• Perform RF measurements of high frequency prototypes (microwave and millimeter-wave)

• Develop custom-made test automation scripts working with cross-functional teams

• Efficiently debug problems and implement solutions in the testing environment

• Plan and build software framework to support system and antenna testing and integration with hardware

• Planning and management of benchtop testing and characterization systems

• Build testing and reporting interfaces for projects working with engineering teams and customers, while preparing and providing reports as required

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 2+ years of RF test engineering and RF test system development experience

• Advanced understanding of fundamentals of phased array systems and beamforming

• Strong programming skills to develop custom-made test automation scripts

• Proficient with MATLAB and Python

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (VNA, SA, etc.)

• Team collaboration with great written and oral communication skills

Education

• M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with focus in RF testing, DSP and/or antenna design.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. with 3+ years or Ph.D. with 1+ years of RF test engineering and RF test system development experience

• Experience operating anechoic chambers for antenna testing

• Hands-on experience testing and calibrating phased array systems

• Fundamentals of automotive FMCW phased array radar

• Solid experience performing prototype measurements at high frequency (microwave and millimeter-wave)

• Test interface design experience

Perks + Benefits

· Competitive salary package

· Stock options for every employee

· Hybrid in office and work from home plan

· Healthcare + dental + vision + life & disability insurance

· 401k plan

· Flexible time off & paid holidays

· Relocation assistance

· Fitness Reimbursement

Metawave is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview.