Senior Bench Test Engineer

InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios™, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios™ has established itself as a pioneer in delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. The company is supported by a talented team of over 100 engineers spread across four global R&D facilities. With an extensive portfolio of more than 120 global patents, GreenWave Radios™ continues to push the boundaries of radio technology and innovation.

To learn more about GreenWave Radios™ and hear what our employees have to say, visit the GreenWave™ certification profile at GreatPlacetoWork.com or explore our Home - GreenWave Radios website.

As a Sr. Bench Test Engineer , you will be a key individual contributor in the Product Development and Test Engineering team, focusing on bench test development for RF functional block and system-level testing. You will work across the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept to production—focusing on test development, bench automation, and ensuring high-level product quality. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, particularly in wireless transceivers, and provides a collaborative environment for impactful technical work.

If you’re passionate about technical problem-solving and eager to learn new things, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career while contributing to exciting projects.

This is a full-time position in San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop bench characterization and automation for a product or a key functional block, collaborating with marketing, system, and design teams


• Evaluate the latest test equipment and identify commercial test solutions to enhance test capabilities


• Use Python to create efficient test automation programs and equipment drivers for electronic measurement equipment like Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, high-speed oscilloscope, power meter, signal generators, and more


• Responsible for bench test automation on Gitlab, working closely with other bench test engineers to release Python scripts and maintain the Gitlab


• Coach junior engineers and contribute to their career development while leading the team’s efforts

Job Requirements

• BS in EE/CS is required, and MS/PhD in EE/CS is preferred


• 5+ years of experience in bench test automation script development, specifically with Python and MATLAB


• Solid understanding of RF test metrics like Noise Figure, EVM, ACLR, etc.


• Experience with high-speed digital tests (e.g., jitter, eye diagram, BERT)


• Strong experience in test automation, bench equipment drivers, and electronic measurement instruments


• Familiarity with Gitlab, version control, and process-oriented program development


• Strong problem-solving skills, excellent team collaboration, and effective communication


• Possess analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse teams

Desirable Skills

• Able to work effectively with incomplete or changing requirements, multitasking efficiently, and remaining detail-oriented and result-driven


• Good understanding of the semiconductor product development flow


• Experience with programming a high-volume ATE tester platform (e.g., Teradyne or Advantest) is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

Our compensation package at InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, includes base pay and pre-IPO stock options. The base pay range for this role is between $80K-$150K. Your base pay will depend on the market, interview results, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and location. Our employee benefits include a comprehensive group health plan, matching 401(k), training reimbursement, and various paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, maternity/paternity leave, jury). Visit our website to learn more about our employee benefits.