RF / HW Test Engineer - Samsung Electronics

This engineer is comfortable operating in a fast-paced lab environment, handling time-sensitive HW validation tasks, and collaborating across RF, hardware, and software teams—often across different geographies and time zones. 🧠 Core Strengths & Engineering Mindset Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills Comfortable owning tasks end-to-end in a lab setting Able to balance speed and accuracy under tight deadlines Clear communicator with cross-functional teams Adaptable, dependable, and willing to support urgent needs when required 🔬 Key Responsibilities & Impact Hardware Bring-Up & Validation Support new hardware and board bring-ups Execute and debug hardware validation tests across prototypes and product form factors Identify and resolve HW-related issues, including schematic-level concerns Debug & Cross-Functional Collaboration Isolate root causes for HW failures and coordinate closely with RF, SW, and test/tools teams Read, understand, and validate hardware schematics and PCB layouts Power & RF Measurements Perform power measurement testing on hardware boards Program and monitor power rails using schematic inspection and lab tools Conduct RF measurements including P1dB, IIP, NF, and S-parameters Data Analysis & Reporting Analyze collected test data and prepare clear, actionable reports Identify trends, issues, and risks early in the validation cycle Test Automation Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate test suites Improve test efficiency and reduce debug cycle time Quality & Compliance Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product quality, safety, and reliability Provide on-call or evening support as needed to meet critical milestones 🛠 Tools & Technical Expertise RF & lab equipment: Oscilloscopes Spectrum analyzers Signal generators Vector/network analyzers NI power instruments Strong familiarity with: RF receiver architectures and system blocks Hardware schematics and PCB layouts Python for test automation 🎓 Qualifications BS/MS in ...