Senior Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead customer‑centric RF and wireless validation for IoT‑enabled and industrial smart metering products across electric, gas, and water utility applications.
• Perform RX/TX characterization including sensitivity, PER testing, TX power, antenna pattern measurement, and OTA evaluation to ensure reliable field performance.
• Validate sub‑GHz, cellular, and ISM‑band wireless systems used in grid‑edge and industrial IoT deployments, applying innovative test methods to reduce risk and improve product readiness.
• Execute RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD, conducted/radiated immunity, surge, power‑supply robustness) to ensure safe, resilient, utility‑grade operation.
• Validate antenna designs and patterns for internal products and partner‑developed meter integrations, ensuring alignment with Itron performance expectations.
• Collaborate with OEMs on power interfaces, interconnects, thermal considerations, enclosures, and RF interference mitigation with a focus on driving reliable integrations.
• Train and support partners in executing Itron test plans, automation methods, and reporting requirements, modeling authentic and accountable collaboration.
• Develop and maintain structured test plans, procedures, and documentation for new products and integration programs.
• Own and maintain ATE stations and RF test setups, including calibration, configuration management, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Design and refine automated test scripts and analysis tools (Python) to enhance test coverage, repeatability, and agility.
• Lead or support cross‑domain failure analysis and system debugging across RF, electrical, firmware, and system layers.
• Conduct structured RCCA and provide data‑driven corrective and preventive action recommendations.
• Present findings to stakeholders and customers clearly and collaboratively, translating technical results into actionable insights.
• Represent Test Engineering across Product Management, R&D, Operations, Quality, and PMO to ensure testing aligns with customer and business outcomes.
• Provide technical support for customer integrations, product qualification, and deployment activities, maintaining a customer‑first mindset.
• Communicate test outcomes, system behaviors, and improvement opportunities in an authentic, transparent manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in RF validation, automation, and troubleshooting to build team capability.
• Provide technical input during design reviews and NPI phases to enhance reliability, testability, and long‑term product performance.
• Champion innovative approaches and continuous improvement across test processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience testing RF/wireless systems such as cellular, sub‑GHz, and ISM band radios.
• Proficiency with RF lab equipment: Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, Signal Generator, Power Meter, OTA chambers.
• Expertise in RX/TX characterization, sensitivity and PER measurements, antenna performance evaluation, and OTA analysis.
• Experience with RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD, EFT, surge, conducted/radiated immunity).
• Proven capability in failure analysis, root‑cause identification, and cross‑functional troubleshooting.
• Ability to generate clear technical reports, structured test plans, and formal RCCA documentation.
• Strong communication skills for customer‑facing and stakeholder‑aligned engagement.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, data processing, and test development.
• Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated collaborative, agile work style with accountability and customer‑centric decision‑making.

Tech Stack

• IoT
• Python

Benefits

• financial
• social
• health and wellbeing programs
• paid vacation
• 401k matching
• employee stock purchase program
• hybrid work schedule
• more!