RF Systems Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

Teradyne's semiconductor test solutions bring the technology of tomorrow to market faster and with higher quality. We are transforming the way the industry tests advanced semiconductor devices for automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, computing, and edge AI applications.

At Teradyne, you will be part of a dynamic engineering organization developing the next generation of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms and instrumentation. Our engineers combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers' success.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to help develop next-generation RF instrumentation and semiconductor test solutions.

In this role, you will translate product and customer needs into system requirements, evaluate technical trade-offs, develop performance budgets, and work across hardware, software, firmware, calibration, applications, and test engineering. You will independently solve difficult system-level problems while contributing to instrument and platform architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system and subsystem requirements for RF instrumentation.
• Translate customer needs and product objectives into measurable engineering specifications.
• Contribute to RF instrument architecture, interfaces, performance budgets, and verification strategies.
• Evaluate technical trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, complexity, and risk.
• Work across hardware, software, firmware, calibration, mechanical, applications, and test teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Support design reviews, integration, characterization, verification, and product release.
• Investigate difficult system-level problems using analysis, simulation, and laboratory measurements.
• Document requirements, interfaces, technical decisions, and verification results.
• Stay current with RF technologies, semiconductor trends, wireless standards, and emerging test requirements.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Typically, 5+ years of relevant engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, consistent with Teradyne's Level 3 guideline.
• Experience in RF engineering, systems engineering, electronic instrumentation, semiconductor test, or related product development.
• Understanding of RF measurement, electronics, signal integrity, calibration, or complex measurement systems.
• Experience developing engineering requirements, specifications, or verification plans.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Semiconductor test or ATE experience preferred.
• Experience with software architecture, embedded software, APIs, or hardware/software interfaces, and an understanding of how software design choices affect overall system behavior and performance, is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%- 20%.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $114,000 - $182,500. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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