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Freelance Rf Test Engineer Jobs in Trenton, NJ (NOW HIRING)

SA Technologies Inc.

Test Engineer

Moorestown, NJ · On-site

WiFi test engineer will provide troubleshooting support and optimization analysis. The individual ... the basic RF parameters and signal flows (frequency, power-level, modulation methods, channel ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Sr RF Engineer

Moorestown, NJ · On-site

$91K - $181K/yr

The Sr RF Engineer will significantly contribute to the design and development of hardware ... test plans, trade studies, and requirements documents. WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global ...

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

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance rf test engineer in Trenton, NJ is $118,005.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,800.00 and $139,400.00 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.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Rf Test Engineer job openings in Trenton, NJ as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 74% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,005 per year, or $56.7 per hour.

RF/Optical Test Engineer

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings

Hamilton Township, NJ

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

PositionOverview:
As a TestEngineer at MACOM, you will partner with New Product Development and ProductEngineering to develop and support advanced test solutions for RF over fiberproducts. You will be challenged by a diverse mix of new products,applications, and high-performance technologies, serving primarily Aerospaceand Defense markets.
CoreResponsibilities:
Test Development: Develop automated test systems and write code to collect, analyze, and present characterization and performance data.
Production Support: Facilitate new product transitions from engineering to manufacturing and create test plans to verify product performance.
Data Analysis: Analyze test data against specifications and process parameters. Identify data trends and study performance against environmental stresses.
Troubleshooting & Yield: Assist Quality with root-cause analysis for test failures, investigate yield issues, and help with corrective actions.
Lab Operations: Utilize test lab equipment (e.g., power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers) and create drivers as necessary for test equipment automation.
JobRequirements & Qualifications:
Education: B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a directly related technical field.
Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in RF and/or optical test engineering and test solution development and writing software for automated testing.
Technical Skills: Experience creating test documentation and writing test procedures. Familiarity with Optical, RF, Microwave, and general lab equipment, and automation and communication protocols like GPIB SCPI, RS232, I2C, SPI, Ethernet is preferred. Understanding optical and RF measurements such as gain and noise figure is desired.
Software/Tools: Proficiency with Python used to develop automation and GUIs, as well as proficiency using Git/GitHub/GitLab is preferred. Familiarity with National Instruments hardware, PYVISA and related libraries is desired. Experience with embedded firmware, C++, Linux, Verilog is a plus.
ITAR/Compliance: Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position. 

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