New 
Hardware Engineer
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 29, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) - RF (Radio Frequency) Compliance Test Hardware Engineer will provide a key function for the compliance team via SAR and RF compliance testing for an exciting, cutting-edge family of products in Surface and XBOX.Primary responsibilities include defining the regulatory SAR test requirements for each product and performing and coordinating those test efforts in the lab. This includes determining the correct test setup and measurements required, ensuring that the tests are performed correctly, testing the product and completing the necessary paperwork, selecting and maintaining suitable equipment for the various radio types in production and in development and ensuring that the infrastructure to perform mandatory SAR compliance testing and certification is in place. Other responsibilities include establishing, implementing, coordinating and executing SAR test plans throughout the development cycle for a product, tracking the new developments in the regulatory industry with respect to radio compliance requirements, maintaining documentation and providing input on SAR/RF compliance. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesPerform RF exposure tests including SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) and PD (Power Density) on wireless ITE devices according to worldwide regulatory standards.Secondarily, perform RF Regulatory testing on wireless ITE devices with unlicensed and licensed intentional transmitters (5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, etc.) such as Radiated Spurious Emissions, regulatory conducted tests including Power, Power Spectral Density, Spectral Emission Mask.Record data and work with Compliance Engineers to fulfill testing needs and troubleshoot issues for wireless ITE devices.Understand and keep current with fast changing SAR and RF regulatory compliance requirements.Follow lab quality and regulatory standard procedures.Follow lab equipment operation and maintenance guidelines.Work productively and seamlessly as a member of a skilled team of compliance professionals. | |