Sr. Electrical RF Test Engineer
Join as a Sr. Electrical RF Test Engineer in Rochester, NY to build automated defense radio test systems with LabVIEW – relocation support and 9/80 schedule.
Location: Rochester, New York, USA ( Relocation $$ Available )
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are hiring a Sr. Electrical RF Test Engineer for one of our clients in Rochester, NY. In this senior role, you will design, develop, test, and sustain automated functional test systems for DoD and international defense customers, with a primary focus on radio/RF test system development and heavy emphasis on NI LabVIEW software application development. You will work on high-reliability test solutions in a defense/aerospace environment, following a 9/80 schedule (80 hours over 9 days every 2 weeks, every other Friday off).
What You’ll Do
Design and develop automated functional test systems for radio/RF applications
Write and maintain software applications primarily in NI LabVIEW (and TestStand)
Integrate test systems with RF/baseband hardware and communication protocols
Perform test system validation, troubleshooting, and sustainment
Collaborate with engineering teams to meet defense customer specifications
Apply basic networking (TCP/IP) and RF communication knowledge
Support documentation, test planning, and system handover
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
At least 6 years of relevant experience in electrical/RF engineering and automated test system development
Strong hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and TestStand
Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP) and radio/RF communication systems
Experience designing or developing automated test systems or RF test equipment
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and Design (OOP/OOD)
Familiarity with software management tools (SVN/GIT, JIRA)
RF and baseband test/measurement experience (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, audio analyzers, DMMs)
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Information Technology
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Rochester, New York, USA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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