Sr. Test Engineer / Test Engineering Lead

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. Your Role: We are currently seeking an experienced Sr. Test Engineer / Test Engineering Lead to develop test systems for our next generation radar and communication products. As part of our fast-growing team, you will be involved from initial product design and design for test phase through manufacturing qualification and ramp. ​ Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the test system architecture, hardware and software

• Architect and design of test load boards for both in-house initial testing phase and outsourced ATE production testing phase

• Work with test socket vendors and our internal engineering teams to select the right socket technology, signal integrity, and thermal solutions to support test requirements

• Manage the design of the test system: block diagrams, schematics, component selection, mechanical and thermal design

• Perform data capture and analysis

• Perform test system calibration, correlation, gage R&R, and plan for release

• Drive the execution of product testing to meet customer delivery schedules

​ Minimum Qualifications: Experience

• Deep knowledge and a proven track record in the development of high frequency RF/microwave component test systems in commercial, automotive, or military industry

• Thorough understanding of fundamental test concepts and calibrated test data collection methodologies at high frequencies for product parameters such as s-parameters, gain, phase, noise, linearity and return loss.

• Extensive experience in load board design for interfacing with standard ATE production grade test equipment.

• Solid experience in test system hardware design and test code development, schematics, component selection, mechanical and thermal design

• Proficient with various commercial data capture and data analysis software

• Hands-on experience with high frequency test equipment, calibration, de-embedding, correlation, and gage R&R

• Work well independently and as part of a team with good communication skills.

Education

• BSEE and 8+ years of test engineering and test system development experience

​ Preferred Qualifications:

• MSEE

• 10+ years of test engineering and test system development experience

• High volume, outsourced production test experience

• High frequency (microwave or millimeter-wave) product testing experience

• PCB design experience

• 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 + reimbursement

• 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.