Senior Engineer - RF Test System - US-CO-Loveland-Bldg E, United States
Originally posted 23 September 2026 by the employer.
Join Keysight's Aerospace & Defense Custom Solutions (ADCS) team to develop advanced custom test systems for Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
About the role
As a Senior Engineer - RF Test System, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, integrating, and deploying advanced RF test systems for aerospace and defense customers. This role focuses on developing custom test solutions for Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) applications.
What you'll do
- Serve as the technical lead for the design, development, integration, and deployment of custom RF test systems and automated test solutions.
- Architect and implement automated test solutions, including software development, device drivers, and test interfaces.
- Design, integrate, and validate complete system-level solutions that combine RF instrumentation, signal routing, switching, software automation, and measurement technologies.
- Partner directly with customers to understand requirements, translate technical challenges into practical solutions, and ensure successful project execution.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects involving engineering, program management, sales, customers, suppliers, and third-party partners.
- Solve complex technical problems spanning RF measurements, test automation, hardware integration, software development, and system performance.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8+ years of experience in Test Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), RF Test, or related technical fields involving the development, integration, deployment, and troubleshooting of complex test systems.
- Experience with one or more test automation and engineering software platforms such as LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, PathWave, ADS.
- Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment including Vector Network Analyzers (VNA/PNA), Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, and related instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of RF and electrical engineering fundamentals, measurement techniques, and system-level troubleshooting.
- U.S. Citizenship is required and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
- Experience with RF test, RF measurements, microwave systems, radar systems, electronic warfare (EW), satellite communications (SATCOM), or related technologies.
- Experience supporting Aerospace & Defense customers, programs, or products.
- Experience developing custom test systems, automated test equipment (ATE), or integrated test solutions.
- Experience with customer-facing technical leadership, systems integration, or technical consulting engagements.
- Active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
This role has been open 23 days — below the 29-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
553
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Median days open
29 d
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Median salary
$173k
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| Metric | Keysight Technologies | All employers we track in this specialty (553 roles · 78 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 11 | 553 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 33 | 2218 · 113 employers |
| Median days open | 30 d | 29 d (+1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $173k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne · 76 open roles · median 23 d
- Renesas Electronics · 43 open roles · median 23 d
- Infineon Technologies · 41 open roles · median 39 d
- Micron Technology · 29 open roles · median 33 d
- Qualcomm · 28 open roles · median 29 d
- Texas Instruments · 23 open roles · median 24 d
How we counted: 553 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 78 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.