Wireless System Test Engineer (Intern) at Arlo… · Carlsbad

Summary: Arlo Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for security and protection. They are seeking a motivated RF/Wireless Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in testing and validating wireless systems for consumer IoT products, working alongside experienced engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment. Responsibilities: - Assist with radiated and conducted RF testing of wireless products in lab and real-world environments - Support wireless performance characterization, including throughput, range, sensitivity, power consumption, and coexistence testing - Collect, analyze, and document test results to support product development and validation activities - Operate and learn industry-standard RF and wireless test tools such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, current analyzers, Wireshark, and iPerf - Help create and maintain test plans, test reports, and documentation using tools such as MS Office, Jira, and Confluence - Contribute to the development and maintenance of wireless test setups, fixtures, and automation scripts under guidance from senior engineers - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and systems engineering Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field - Fundamental understanding of RF and wireless communication principles (e.g., modulation, bandwidth, link budget, noise) - Basic familiarity with wireless networking concepts and protocols - Exposure to TCP/IP networking and packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) - Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies - Effective verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to one or more wireless technologies: WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth (Classic/LE), Sub-GHz, Thread, Z-Wave, Cellular (3G/4G/5G), DECT - Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, or power meters - Basic scripting or programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW) for test automation or data analysis - Experience with hardware prototyping, basic soldering, or electronics assembly Required Skills: RF engineering, wireless protocols, spectrum analyzers Important Skills: TCP/IP networking, Python Nice-to-Have Skills: attention to detail, effective communication