Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer

at Itron, Inc.

• Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: IoT, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Liberty Lake, United States

About the role

• Senior Electrical Engineer at Itron ensuring connectivity and performance of IoT and smart metering solutions. Leading RF and wireless validation across utility applications with a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer‑centric RF and wireless validation for IoT‑enabled 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 sub‑GHz, cellular, and ISM‑band wireless systems used in grid‑edge 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, power‑supply robustness) to ensure safe, resilient, utility‑grade operation.
• Validate antenna designs and patterns for internal products and partner‑developed 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.
• 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.
• Lead or support cross‑domain failure analysis and system debugging across RF, electrical, firmware, and system layers.
• Provide technical support for customer integrations, product qualification, and deployment activities, maintaining a customer‑first mindset.

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience testing RF/wireless systems such as cellular, sub‑GHz, 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, root‑cause identification, and cross‑functional troubleshooting.
• Ability to generate clear technical reports, structured test plans, and formal RCCA documentation.
• 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 customer‑centric decision‑making.

Benefits

• financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
• paid vacation
• 401k matching
• employee stock purchase program
• hybrid work schedule