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Freelance Rf Test Engineer Jobs in Medford, MA (NOW HIRING)

Principal Test Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

$160K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... RF, EO/IR, radar, or integrated systems. The ideal candidate is a technical leader who can own test ... DPG is hiring a Principal Test Engineer to support the planning, development, execution, and ...

Principal Test Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is best suited for a senior test engineer with deep hands on experience planning ... Support system and subsystem level testing for hardware, software, RF, EO/IR, radar, or equivalent ...

Principal Test Engineer

Andover, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role is best suited for a senior test engineer with deep hands on experience planning ... Support system and subsystem level testing for hardware, software, RF, EO/IR, radar, or equivalent ...

Photonics Test Engineer

Lexington, MA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The RF and Integrated Photonics Group (Group 85) is committed to advancing technologies in the ... test and measurement infrastructure, and daily collaboration with the broad array of engineers and ...

Photonics Test Engineer

Lexington, MA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The RF and Integrated Photonics Group (Group 85) is committed to advancing technologies in the ... test and measurement infrastructure, and daily collaboration with the broad array of engineers and ...

This is a senior-level RF/Phased Array Test Engineering position requiring significant expertise in radio-frequency systems, software-defined radio (SDR) technologies, and phased-array antenna ...

Photonics Test Engineer

Lexington, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The RF and Integrated Photonics Group (Group 85) is committed to advancing technologies in the ... test and measurement infrastructure, and daily collaboration with the broad array of engineers and ...

Test & Validation Engineer II

Andover, MA · On-site

$68.90 - $131.10/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with Test Development Engineering to define and improve test hardware and software ... Skilled in operating RF test equipment, including power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers ...

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RF Test Tech 5

Woburn, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At Honeywell Aerospace, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve ... Test Technician Level 5 , you'll perform operational testing on a variety of moderately complex RF ...

BSEE/MSEE degree. * 3+ years of experience in Product Test or Hardware Verification with a focus on RF instrumentation . * Strong experience developing automated RF test concepts, methodologies, and ...

RF Test Tech 3

Woburn, MA · On-site

$64K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in ... Test Technician Level 3 , you'll perform operational testing on a variety of moderately complex RF ...

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How much do freelance rf test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance rf test engineer in Medford, MA is $122,628.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,600.00 and $144,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Rf Test Engineer vs RF Test Technician?

AspectFreelance Rf Test EngineerRF Test Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in RF testingTechnical diploma or associate degree, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or client sitesLaboratory or manufacturing facilities, on-site testing
Industry UsageDesign firms, consulting, freelance projectsManufacturers, testing labs, production lines

Freelance Rf Test Engineers typically hold engineering degrees and work independently on RF testing projects, often remotely or at client sites. RF Test Technicians usually have technical diplomas and work within labs or production environments. Both roles focus on RF testing but differ in credentials, work setting, and employment structure.

What job categories do people searching Freelance Rf Test Engineer jobs in Medford, MA look for?

The top searched job categories for Freelance Rf Test Engineer jobs in Medford, MA are:

Infographic showing various Freelance Rf Test Engineer job openings in Medford, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,628 per year, or $59 per hour.

Staff RF Test Development Engineer

Qorvo, Inc.

Chelmsford, MA • On-site

$125K - $163K/yr

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Qorvo rating

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.
SUMMARY:
Qorvo is seeking an experienced Design Validation/Characterization Test Engineer to support our US-based engineering team in the Defense, Aerospace & Satcom group. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and performance of our advanced RFICs. This role demands an experienced engineer familiar with the testing of RFICs (10-40GHz) who also possesses clear communication skills and can work with the design engineers to ensure products are testable and meet performance targets.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop test solutions for highly integrated mixed-signal mm-wave RFICs
  • Support Design Engineering through evaluation, optimization and debug of first silicon
  • Characterize products to develop datasheet specifications
  • Support the development of customer facing collateral for product operation
  • Participate in cross functional teams to support design reviews, test coverage, 8D and customer issues

Qualifications
  • BSEE or MSEE with at least 5 years of relevant experience in RF Test Engineering.
  • In-depth understanding of RF network analyzers, including calibration methodologies, calset manipulation and advanced measurements.
  • Experience in RF measurements from X-band through W-band products at the IC or device level.
  • Strong Python programming abilities, including demonstrated familiarity with numpy and matplotlib libraries for data processing and visualization. Experience in developing UIs with PyQt preferred but not required.
  • Experience in analyzing large data sets using Spotfire or similar data analysis software. Good understanding of statistical data analysis and DoE.
  • Experience with digital control of ICs (SPI, I2C, SCAN testing, STIL files). FPGA experience preferred but not required.
  • Strong communication skills to work across multiple departments including Sales, Design, Systems, and Applications.
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership to drive high level tasks to completion.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $125,400 - $163,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Qorvo reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as external competitiveness and internal comparability.
Base compensation is one element of Total Rewards offered at Qorvo. More information on the Total Rewards package can be shared upon request.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO
We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets - we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Qorvo is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.

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