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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Test Engineer - **Company:** Job Cloud Inc. - **Location:** Skokie, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Audio Signal Processing, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Ethernet, Firmware, Verification and Validation (Software), TCP/IP, Hardware Testing, Bug Reporting, Low Latency, Data Analytics, Wireless Technologies - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7db341a1-be45-49c2-b34a-85c89657c034 ## About the Role * Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications, Music Technology, or a related field required. A Master s degree is a plus. * 10+ years of experience in system verification, quality assurance, hardware testing, software testing, or related disciplines. Experience in professional audio, wireless systems, RF electronics, or similar industries is strongly preferred. * Direct experience with professional wireless audio systems and/or RF products is highly desirable. Technical Expertise * Strong knowledge of UHF RF principles, wireless microphone systems, frequency coordination, spectrum management, TV band planning, intermodulation, and wireless deployment best practices. * Hands-on experience testing wireless transmitters, receivers, battery systems, RF performance, range, diversity systems, antenna distribution, and diagnosing RF issues such as interference, multipath, and dropouts. * Expertise in digital wireless audio systems, including digital modulation, error correction, latency analysis, dropout recovery, audio quality validation, and AES-256 encryption verification. * Strong understanding of microphone acoustics, including frequency response, tonal consistency, self-noise, dynamic range, SPL handling, and low-latency audio performance. * Knowledge of audio signal processing, including companding, A/D and D/A conversion, gain structure, DSP features, encryption impacts, and maintaining audio integrity. * Experience with networked audio and device management, including Dante , AES67, QoS, device synchronization, remote configuration, firmware updates, and troubleshooting Ethernet/TCP/IP-based audio networks. Testing & Quality * Proficient in functional, regression, exploratory, stress, reliability, and environmental testing. * Skilled at designing real-world test scenarios and evaluating complex interactions across RF, audio, and networking domains. * Experienced with professional test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, audio analyzers, oscilloscopes, and network analysis tools. * Proficient with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA), with strong documentation and defect-reporting skills. Professional Competencies * Strong customer focus with a commitment to reliability, performance, and exceptional user experience in mission-critical environments. * Passionate about identifying defects, validating edge cases, and proactively improving product quality. * Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Hardware, RF, Firmware, Software, Product Management, and Customer Support teams, using a data-driven approach to drive quality improvements. ## Description Client is seeking a hands-onSystems Test Engineerto champion the performance, reliability, and overall user experience of our industry-leading professional wireless microphone systems. In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end system quality, ensuring seamless integration across receivers, transmitters, RF performance, audio/DSP processing, firmware, networking, control software, and the broader ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence the performance and dependability of products trusted globally, driving innovation while upholding client s reputation for excellence in professional audio. 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