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Staff Electrical Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 75000 - 166000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
At Itron we innovate with purposedesigning reliable scalable technologies that help utilities and communities better manage energy and water. As a Staff Electrical Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring our connectivity and networked devices deliver the performance and resilience our customers depend on. This position is highly collaborative and customercentric blending handson RF expertise with crossfunctional teamwork to support the development and integration of industrial IoT and smart metering solutions worldwide. You will model accountability authenticity and agility as you validate nextgeneration products that empower utilities to operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Duties and Responsibilities
RF Wireless and Electrical Testing
- Lead customercentric RF and wireless validation for IoTenabled and industrial smart metering products across electric gas and water utility applications.
- Perform RX/TX characterization including sensitivity PER testing TX power antenna pattern measurement and OTA evaluation to ensure reliable field performance.
- Validate subGHz cellular and ISMband wireless systems used in gridedge and industrial IoT deployments applying innovative test methods to reduce risk and improve product readiness.
- Execute RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD conducted/radiated immunity surge powersupply robustness) to ensure safe resilient utilitygrade operation.
Antenna System Integration & Partner Support
- Validate antenna designs and patterns for internal products and partnerdeveloped meter integrations ensuring alignment with Itron performance expectations.
- Collaborate with OEMs on power interfaces interconnects thermal considerations enclosures and RF interference mitigation with a focus on driving reliable integrations.
- Train and support partners in executing Itron test plans automation methods and reporting requirements modeling authentic and accountable collaboration.
Test Plan Development & ATE Ownership
- Develop and maintain structured test plans procedures and documentation for new products and integration programs.
- Own and maintain ATE stations and RF test setups including calibration configuration management troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
- Design and refine automated test scripts and analysis tools (Python) to enhance test coverage repeatability and agility.
Failure Analysis & Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Lead or support crossdomain failure analysis and system debugging across RF electrical firmware and system layers.
- Conduct structured RCCA and provide datadriven corrective and preventive action recommendations.
- Present findings to stakeholders and customers clearly and collaboratively translating technical results into actionable insights.
CrossFunctional & CustomerFacing Collaboration
- Represent Test Engineering across Product Management R&D Operations Quality and PMO to ensure testing aligns with customer and business outcomes.
- Provide technical support for customer integrations product qualification and deployment activities maintaining a customerfirst mindset.
- Communicate test outcomes system behaviors and improvement opportunities in an authentic transparent manner.
Mentorship & Technical Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians in RF validation automation and troubleshooting to build team capability.
- Provide technical input during design reviews and NPI phases to enhance reliability testability and longterm product performance.
- Champion innovative approaches and continuous improvement across test processes and methodologies.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong handson experience testing RF/wireless systems such as cellular subGHz and ISM band radios.
- Proficiency with RF lab equipment: Spectrum Analyzer VNA Signal Generator Power Meter OTA chambers.
- Expertise in RX/TX characterization sensitivity and PER measurements antenna performance evaluation and OTA analysis.
- Experience with RF and electrical immunity testing (ESD EFT surge conducted/radiated immunity).
- Proven capability in failure analysis rootcause identification and crossfunctional troubleshooting.
- Ability to generate clear technical reports structured test plans and formal RCCA documentation.
- Strong communication skills for customerfacing and stakeholderaligned engagement.
- Proficiency in Python for test automation data processing and test development.
- Ability to interpret schematics PCB layouts and mechanical drawings.
- Demonstrated collaborative agile work style with accountability and customercentric decisionmaking.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience with smart metering industrial IoT or SCADArelated devices.
- Familiarity with FCC Part 15.247 and regulatory requirements for 900 MHz / 2.4 GHz ISMband radios.
- Experience with environmental and reliability testing (HALT/HASS temperature cycling longduration testing).
- Background working with OEM partners or integration teams.
- Experience with structured new product development (NPI) lifecycles.
Pay Transparency Info:
The successful candidates starting salary will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. The base salary is $75000 $166000
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial social health and wellbeing programs paid vacation 401k matching employee stock purchase program hybrid work schedule and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
