Test Engineer 1 - Radio Frequency / Electromagnetic Compatibility

POSITION OVERVIEW

Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are looking for a talented and passionate early-career test engineer to join the Device Engineering team and help us define the future of the  IoT for residential and commercial properties by creating and integrating devices including security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras. You will be working with a team of talented engineers across a diverse set of technological backgrounds to design devices, build and manufacture hardware, architect and implement software, and collaborate in an agile and fast-paced environment.

You will work in the Device Engineering lab at our Tysons, Virginia headquarters: running RF and EMC tests on hardware we design, keeping the lab running, and carrying our products through wireless certification programs such as Z-Wave and Matter. Certification experience is not required. You will learn the programs from the engineers who run them, and the work rewards care, consistency, and curiosity.

What You'll Learn and Work On

Areas the team owns; prior exposure is a plus, not a prerequisite.

• RF and EMC bench testing of cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and sub-GHz radios against product and regulatory requirements.
• IoT protocol certification: unit preparation, Z-Wave Alliance and Matter conformance test tools, results documentation, and external test laboratories through to a pass.
• Regulatory certification support: sample preparation and witnessing at external EMC and RF laboratories.
• Lab operations: instrument upkeep and calibration, inventory, and PCBA rework.
• Test automation: scripted measurements and log collection.

Responsibilities:

• Perform RF performance and EMC pre-compliance tests to product specifications and test plans; document and analyze results.
• Run Z-Wave and Matter certification suites with the Alliance tools; record results; escalate failures with logs and reproduction steps.
• Prepare, flash, and configure test units; write update and test instructions; ship and track samples with external certification laboratories through to a pass.
• Maintain certification records, forms, and portal submissions under the direction of the responsible engineer.
• Prepare samples for external regulatory certification and witness testing at external laboratories.
• Maintain lab equipment, coordinate calibration, and keep inventory and lab records current.
• Rework PCBAs so samples are ready for testing.
• Script repeatable measurements and log collection in Python or Bash.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate scripting, data processing, and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Rigorous attention to detail: follows a test plan exactly, records every deviation, and delivers complete, accurate results and documentation.
• Follows through on commitments; communicates progress, blockers, and questions early; knows when to escalate.
• Curious about how radios, hardware, and software meet; eager to learn from review and mentorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience; internships, co-ops, research, capstone, or personal projects in RF, embedded, or test work count.
• Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, DC power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Reads electronic schematics; solders, reworks PCBAs, and builds cable harnesses.
• Comfortable on a Linux command line: SSH or serial to a device, flashing firmware, collecting logs.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborates well on a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with wireless protocols (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sub-GHz) and networking basics.
• Z-Wave, Matter, Zigbee, Thread, or Bluetooth LE, or any conformance or interoperability certification program.
• Familiarity with regulatory certification processes (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and preparing devices for external laboratories.
• Python or Bash scripting for lab tests and data processing, including AI-assisted tools.
• Raspberry Pi or other single-board computers; packet-capture or protocol-sniffer tools.
• Antenna impedance matching for single-band antennas.
• Calibration processes and lab inventory practices.

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to [email protected].

Base Salary Range 77700 - 95000 USD