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RF Systems Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

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Compensation
$114–183K/yr
Location
North Reading, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Teradyne is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to develop next-generation RF instrumentation and semiconductor test solutions. The role translates product and customer needs into system requirements, evaluates technical trade-offs, and contributes to instrument and platform architecture. The engineer works across multiple disciplines to resolve system-level issues and supports integration, verification, and product release. Candidates must be local to the position location; relocation and visa sponsorship are unavailable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RF Engineering, requiredSystems Engineering, requiredElectronic Instrumentation, requiredSemiconductor Test, requiredRF Measurement, requiredElectronics, requiredSignal Integrity, requiredCalibration, requiredComplex Measurement Systems, requiredEngineering Requirements, requiredSpecifications, requiredVerification Plans, requiredAnalytical Problem-Solving, requiredCross-Disciplinary Collaboration, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredATE, nice to haveSoftware Architecture, nice to haveEmbedded Software, nice to haveAPIs, nice to haveHardware/Software Interfaces, nice to have

Qualifications

5+ Years Relevant Engineering Experience, requiredBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or Related Technical Discipline, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to haveDomestic and International Travel Up to 20%, requiredLocal to Position Location, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne (http://www.teradyne.com/) companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

Teradyne's semiconductor test solutions bring the technology of tomorrow to market faster and with higher quality. We are transforming the way the industry tests advanced semiconductor devices for automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, computing, and edge AI applications.

At Teradyne, you will be part of a dynamic engineering organization developing the next generation of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms and instrumentation. Our engineers combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers' success.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to help develop next-generation RF instrumentation and semiconductor test solutions.

In this role, you will translate product and customer needs into system requirements, evaluate technical trade-offs, develop performance budgets, and work across hardware, software, firmware, calibration, applications, and test engineering. You will independently solve difficult system-level problems while contributing to instrument and platform architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system and subsystem requirements for RF instrumentation.

  • Translate customer needs and product objectives into measurable engineering specifications.

  • Contribute to RF instrument architecture, interfaces, performance budgets, and verification strategies.

  • Evaluate technical trade-offs across performance, cost, schedule, complexity, and risk.

  • Work across hardware, software, firmware, calibration, mechanical, applications, and test teams to resolve system-level issues.

  • Support design reviews, integration, characterization, verification, and product release.

  • Investigate difficult system-level problems using analysis, simulation, and laboratory measurements.

  • Document requirements, interfaces, technical decisions, and verification results.

  • Stay current with RF technologies, semiconductor trends, wireless standards, and emerging test requirements.

Basic Qualifications & Skills

  • Typically, 5+ years of relevant engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, consistent with Teradyne's Level 3 guideline.

  • Experience in RF engineering, systems engineering, electronic instrumentation, semiconductor test, or related product development.

  • Understanding of RF measurement, electronics, signal integrity, calibration, or complex measurement systems.

  • Experience developing engineering requirements, specifications, or verification plans.

  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Semiconductor test or ATE experience preferred.

  • Experience with software architecture, embedded software, APIs, or hardware/software interfaces, and an understanding of how software design choices affect overall system behavior and performance, is a plus.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%- 20%.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $114,000 - $182,500. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.

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Current openings may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment. ATTENTION APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you’re unable to access our on-line application due to a disability you may visit one of our locations or our Corporate Office at 600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, MA and request a paper application form. In addition, you may also contact the HR Service Center at 978-370-3041 or contact them at [email protected] for additional assistance. LitePoint, a Teradyne Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,252 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$114–183K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$131–215K/yr115 salary ranges
  • US median$127–204K/yr2,375 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is 15% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($175K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineering salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Systems Engineering jobs in Massachusetts and 3,252 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,494 postings).
Education
1,073 of the 3,252 open Systems Engineering jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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