Remote RF Test Engineer Jobs
Remote RF Test Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed hardware teams in defense electronics, wireless communications, semiconductor R&D, and aerospace systems. Employers hiring remotely right now include FormFactor, Communication Technology Services, and Arcfield. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Forming Our Future together
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.Job Description:
FormFactor is the world's leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement technologies. We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager, RF Design to lead a team of RF Probe Card Designers responsible for the design, development, and release of advanced RF and high-frequency probe card solutions supporting semiconductor applications across wireless communications, AI, computing, automotive, and next-generation technologies.
This role is responsible for leading a team of designers, driving technical and operational excellence, managing design execution, advancing design methodologies, and developing organizational capability within the RF Design Center. The manager is expected to champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase design quality, scalability, automation, and productivity across the organization.
As a senior manager, this position leads a professional design team, establishes departmental objectives, develops talent, allocates resources, and ensures successful execution of strategic and operational priorities. The role works closely with Product and Applications Engineering, Signal Integrity and RF Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of RF Probe Card Designers.
Establish team goals, performance expectations, and individual development plans.
Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain high-performing technical talent.
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Develop succession plans and support career growth opportunities for team members.
Technical Leadership
Direct the production design of RF and microwave probe card solutions
Provide technical leadership for the design of complex RF probe card architectures, transmission line structures, and probe technologies.
Continuously evaluate and improve RF probe card design methodologies, design tools, design rules, and workflows.
Establish and maintain design metrics and utilize data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process and methodology improvements.
Drive design standardization, methodology development, design reuse, and best practices across product families and FormFactor sites to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
Collaborate with RF/SI engineering, measurement, applications engineering, and product engineering teams to optimize electrical and mechanical performance.
Project and Program Leadership
Balance design resources to meet delivery, quality, cost, and performance objectives.
Manage multiple complex development projects simultaneously through various stages of the product lifecycle.
Ensure on-time completion of design milestones, design reviews, and product releases.
Provide project status, resource planning, and performance metrics to management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management teams.
Drive seamless transfer of new products from development into production design.
Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Lead technical investigations and corrective actions for customer-impacting issues.
Partner with cross functional leadership to establish robust SIOP processes.
Process, Design Methodology, and Continuous Improvement
Own and continuously evolve RF probe card design methodologies to improve quality, predictability, scalability, and design cycle time.
Drive implementation of design automation, parametric design techniques, CAD tool enhancements, and workflow improvements.
Establish and maintain design standards, design rules, templates, libraries, and best practices.
Lead initiatives to reduce design iterations, improve first-pass design success rates, and enhance manufacturability.
Develop KPIs and performance metrics to measure effectiveness of design processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and other structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring design and product quality issues.
Lead change management activities related to design methodologies, design rules, CAD tools, and engineering workflows.
Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor test, RF product development, probe cards, advanced interconnect technologies, microelectronics, PCB design, or related industries.
Minimum 3 years of engineering leadership, technical leadership, or people management experience.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional development projects from concept through production release.
Experience managing technical professionals and building high-performing teams.
Experience in semiconductor wafer probe, RF test systems, or advanced packaging technologies.
Experience leading global engineering teams and cross-site development activities.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of RF, microwave, and high-speed electrical design principles.
Experience with RF probe cards, RF interposers, test interfaces, substrates, or related semiconductor test hardware.
Understanding of PCB, thin-film, ceramic, advanced substrate technologies. Understanding of SMT manufacturing process.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing engineering design methodologies, standards, and best practices.
Experience driving design automation and design productivity improvements.
Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Ishikawa, IS/IS NOT, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R principles.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skills:
ATE Testing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Methods, Engineering Management, Lean Methodologies, PCB Layout Design, RF Microwave Design, RF Simulations, Team LeadershipEducation & Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent work experience | RequiredPay Range:
$130,600.00 - $171,465.00Pay Range Explained:
This role in Tallahassee, Florida pays between $130,600.00 and $171,465.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.
Forming Our Future together
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.
Shift:
The regular hours for this position are day shift.Job Description:
FormFactor is the world's leading provider of semiconductor test and measurement technologies. We are seeking an experienced Sr Manager, RF Design to lead a team of RF Probe Card Designers responsible for the design, development, and release of advanced RF and high-frequency probe card solutions supporting semiconductor applications across wireless communications, AI, computing, automotive, and next-generation technologies.
This role is responsible for leading a team of designers, driving technical and operational excellence, managing design execution, advancing design methodologies, and developing organizational capability within the RF Design Center. The manager is expected to champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase design quality, scalability, automation, and productivity across the organization.
As a senior manager, this position leads a professional design team, establishes departmental objectives, develops talent, allocates resources, and ensures successful execution of strategic and operational priorities. The role works closely with Product and Applications Engineering, Signal Integrity and RF Engineering, Operations, and Global Customer teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective RF probe card solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
People Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of RF Probe Card Designers.
Establish team goals, performance expectations, and individual development plans.
Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain high-performing technical talent.
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Develop succession plans and support career growth opportunities for team members.
Technical Leadership
Direct the production design of RF and microwave probe card solutions
Provide technical leadership for the design of complex RF probe card architectures, transmission line structures, and probe technologies.
Continuously evaluate and improve RF probe card design methodologies, design tools, design rules, and workflows.
Establish and maintain design metrics and utilize data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process and methodology improvements.
Drive design standardization, methodology development, design reuse, and best practices across product families and FormFactor sites to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
Collaborate with RF/SI engineering, measurement, applications engineering, and product engineering teams to optimize electrical and mechanical performance.
Project and Program Leadership
Balance design resources to meet delivery, quality, cost, and performance objectives.
Manage multiple complex development projects simultaneously through various stages of the product lifecycle.
Ensure on-time completion of design milestones, design reviews, and product releases.
Provide project status, resource planning, and performance metrics to management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management teams.
Drive seamless transfer of new products from development into production design.
Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
Lead technical investigations and corrective actions for customer-impacting issues.
Partner with cross functional leadership to establish robust SIOP processes.
Process, Design Methodology, and Continuous Improvement
Own and continuously evolve RF probe card design methodologies to improve quality, predictability, scalability, and design cycle time.
Drive implementation of design automation, parametric design techniques, CAD tool enhancements, and workflow improvements.
Establish and maintain design standards, design rules, templates, libraries, and best practices.
Lead initiatives to reduce design iterations, improve first-pass design success rates, and enhance manufacturability.
Develop KPIs and performance metrics to measure effectiveness of design processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and other structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring design and product quality issues.
Lead change management activities related to design methodologies, design rules, CAD tools, and engineering workflows.
Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor test, RF product development, probe cards, advanced interconnect technologies, microelectronics, PCB design, or related industries.
Minimum 3 years of engineering leadership, technical leadership, or people management experience.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional development projects from concept through production release.
Experience managing technical professionals and building high-performing teams.
Experience in semiconductor wafer probe, RF test systems, or advanced packaging technologies.
Experience leading global engineering teams and cross-site development activities.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of RF, microwave, and high-speed electrical design principles.
Experience with RF probe cards, RF interposers, test interfaces, substrates, or related semiconductor test hardware.
Understanding of PCB, thin-film, ceramic, advanced substrate technologies. Understanding of SMT manufacturing process.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing engineering design methodologies, standards, and best practices.
Experience driving design automation and design productivity improvements.
Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Ishikawa, IS/IS NOT, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R principles.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skills:
ATE Testing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Methods, Engineering Management, Lean Methodologies, PCB Layout Design, RF Microwave Design, RF Simulations, Team LeadershipEducation & Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent work experience | RequiredPay Range:
$130,600.00 - $171,465.00Pay Range Explained:
This role in Tallahassee, Florida pays between $130,600.00 and $171,465.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You’ll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.
For roles that are designated as remote-eligible, employees cannot be located in: AL, AK, AR, DE, GA, HI, IL, IA, LA, ME, MD, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, ND, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI, WY. This list is continuously evolving and being updated, please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. A role is remote-eligible only when it is listed as "Remote" in the job location.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote RF test engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF engineering, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
- Proficiency in test automation using Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
- Familiarity with RF standards such as MIL-STD-461, 3GPP, or IEEE 802.11
- Experience developing or maintaining automated test equipment and test fixtures
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense-sector roles
Tips for Your Remote RF Test Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote rf test engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed hardware teams fill fast, so checking for new listings regularly gives you a real edge.
Show your remote lab and toolchain experience
Remote rf test engineer roles require you to prove you can run tests off-site. Call out specific instruments you've operated independently, any remote bench or lab access tools you've used, and test automation scripts you've written, since hiring teams want confidence you won't stall without in-person support.
Lead with async communication in your application
Distributed engineering teams screen for written clarity before anything else. Write your cover message as if you're opening a Slack thread with the hiring manager: state the problem you solve, the RF work you've done, and the result, all in a few tight sentences with no fluff.
Prepare for remote technical screens with real signals
Remote rf test engineer interviews often include live troubleshooting exercises or instrument-share demos over video. Practice narrating your measurement decisions out loud while running a VNA sweep or spectrum analysis, because remote teams are evaluating whether you can communicate test logic clearly without pointing at a screen.
Remote RF Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote rf test engineer job?
Target companies with distributed hardware teams or remote-first engineering cultures, particularly in defense electronics, wireless, and semiconductor sectors. Remote rf test engineers are screened heavily on self-direction, clear asynchronous written communication, and hands-on proficiency with RF instrumentation, signal analysis, and test automation scripting. Candidates who can document prior remote project work, show results without in-person oversight, and demonstrate comfort with remote lab access or bench-sharing tools stand out.
Which companies hire remote rf test engineers?
Companies hiring remote rf test engineers right now include FormFactor, Communication Technology Services, and Arcfield, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first defense contractors, distributed wireless hardware teams, and semiconductor or aerospace firms that have built infrastructure to support engineers working off-site.
Can you get a remote rf test engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level rf test engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without in-person guidance. Your best path is building a portfolio of RF projects, contributing to open-source signal processing work, or completing a co-op or internship with measurable outcomes. Remote-first startups in wireless IoT or SDR are more likely to consider candidates who can show hands-on results over a traditional resume.
Do you need a degree for remote rf test engineer jobs?
Not always, though most remote rf test engineer postings list a degree in electrical engineering or a related field as preferred. What remote employers weigh heavily is demonstrable RF lab skill, proficiency with spectrum analyzers and vector network analyzers, test automation experience, and a verifiable record of shipping hardware. Candidates who build a strong technical portfolio or hold relevant certifications can compete effectively without a four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote rf test engineers?
Most remote rf test engineer openings sit in Electronics & Hardware, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their distributed product and R&D teams need rf test engineers who can run validation, characterization, and compliance testing across geographically spread lab environments.
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