Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled RF Test Automation Developer to join our R&D Integration Automation team.
This role is focused on designing, developing, and maintaining advanced automation solutions across unit, integration, system, and end-to-end testing levels.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with strong expertise in Python and Pytest, experienced in building and executing automated tests, and comfortable working with modern CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
The Senior Developer will act as a technical mentor and key contributor, ensuring best practices are followed and test automation is seamlessly embedded into the development lifecycle.
Knowledge of RF systems is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated RF test development tools using Python and other relevant programming languages.
- Configure, calibrate, and operate RF test equipment such as Vector Signal Generators (VSGs), Spectrum Analyzers (SAs), and related instruments.
- Create and validate RF test setups for performance validation, debug, and system characterization.
- Analyze test results, generate comprehensive reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate automated RF testing into the product development cycle.
- Stay current with emerging RF technologies and testing methodologies, proposing and implementing improvements to existing test processes.
- Contribute to the development of RF testing strategies aligned with R&D goals and product roadmaps.
- Research and introduce innovative RF automation tools, frameworks, and workflows aligned with R&D goals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in RF testing and measurement techniques - Must
- Strong proficiency in Python programming - Big advantage
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, calibration procedures, and test standards
- Proven capability working with RF test equipment (VSGs, Spectrum Analyzers, network analyzers, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of RF calibration procedures and standards.
- Ability to design and build complex RF test setups using attenuators, couplers, and other RF components.
Advantages / Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with drone RF systems, including communication protocols and regulatory requirements
- Experience with industry-standard automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, ELK) and software development processes (e.g., Agile, CI/CD).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and documentation practices.
- Knowledge of wireless communication standards (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular technologies).
- Experience with test and measurement equipment, including Rohde & Schwarz instruments, automation using PyVISA and SCPI commands.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of proven experience in RF testing and measurement techniques
- Strong proficiency in Python programming
- Proven capability working with RF test equipment
- In-depth knowledge of RF calibration procedures and standards
- Ability to design and build complex RF test setups
What We Do
D-Fend Solutions is a leading provider of RF cyber-takeover technology for counter-drone (C-UAS) operations. Their flagship product, EnforceAir, allows organizations to detect, identify, and safely neutralize rogue drones in sensitive environments like military zones, airports, and critical infrastructure. By using non-kinetic, cyber-based mitigation, they ensure operational continuity and safety, helping organizations maintain control of their airspace against evolving drone threats.
