RF Test Engineer

Network Engineer III (RF Test Engineer) (Contract-to-Hire, Onsite 5 days a week)Optomi, in partnership with a leading communications company, is seeking a Network Engineer III (RF Test Engineer) in Englewood, Colorado. This role is focused on RF testing, certification, and validation across cable and broadband infrastructure. The engineer will be responsible for testing signal performance from the back of modem/cable boxes in residential environments all the way through to web-based endpoints, ensuring end-to-end network reliability. This position involves hands-on work with physical infrastructure components. The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment, contributing to multiple initiatives simultaneously while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.What the right candidate will enjoy! • Working in a dynamic, hands-on engineering and testing environment. • Exposure to cutting-edge broadband and RF technologies. • Opportunities to support large-scale infrastructure rollouts and certification initiatives. • Contributing to high-impact projects involving real-world network performance and reliability.Experience of the right candidate: • Strong written communication skills, especially for documentation and reporting. • Ability to adapt quickly in evolving technical and project environments. • Open communication style and strong collaboration skills. • Eagerness to learn and grow within RF and network engineering domains. • Dynamic, outgoing personality with a self-starter mindset. • Experience with RF performance testing and validation. • Background in wireless or software engineering. • Exposure to aerospace or similar testing environments. • Familiarity with the cable or broadband industry.Responsibilities of the right candidate: • Perform RF testing and certification across broadband and cable infrastructure systems. • Validate signal performance from customer premises equipment through network endpoints. • Conduct testing on physical components including coax, fiber, connectors, and splitters. • Execute mechanical, electrical, and RF performance testing across varying environmental conditions. • Support DAA rollouts and perform Layer 1 testing and qualification for network devices. • Document testing procedures, results, and provide clear handoff documentation to other teams. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support multiple concurrent engineering projects. • Adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and testing environments as project needs evolve.