--- title: 'Senior RF Calibration & Lab Technician at Morse Micro' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-rf-calibration-lab-technician-morse-micro-surry-hills-f0mgc2kve6w6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Senior RF Calibration & Lab Technician at Morse Micro - **Company:** Morse Micro - **Location:** Surry Hills, Australia - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-03-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/morse-micro/8ceda8f0-2e96-4f43-b942-d00529913b24/application **Skills:** RF Calibration, S-parameter Measurement, SOLT, TRL, Power Calibration, RF Connectors, High-frequency PCB Assemblies, RF Modules, Lab Hygiene, ESD Discipline, Test Equipment Maintenance, Regulatory Testing, Compliance Testing, FCC, CE, Production Test, RF Test Jigs, Antenna Measurements > The Senior RF Calibration & Lab Technician ensures the quality and repeatability of RF validation environments by calibrating test equipment, measuring S-parameters, and maintaining lab hygiene. This hands-on role involves supporting DVT, SVT, and Systems teams while enforcing best practices for measurement integrit... ## Job description We are seeking a highly detail-oriented RF Calibration & Lab Technician to elevate the quality and repeatability of our RF validation and production test environments. This role will work across Hardware, DVT, Systems, and SVT teams to ensure our lab infrastructure, calibration practices, and measurement setups meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate brings strong practical RF experience, deep familiarity with test equipment calibration and S-parameter measurement, and a disciplined approach to lab hygiene. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision, repeatability, and clean data. ## Key Responsibilities - Own RF lab hygiene and measurement integrity across development and validation environments - Calibrate and maintain RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and associated accessories - Measure and characterize cable, connector, and jig S-parameters (S11, S21, etc.) and maintain correction data where required - Establish and enforce best practices for RF handling (torque wrench usage, connector care, cable replacement schedules, labeling, ESD discipline) - Debug and optimize RF test setups to eliminate measurement artifacts and improve repeatability - Manage lifecycle of cables, connectors, adapters, and fixtures. Identify and replace degraded  interconnects before they impact data quality - Support DVT, SVT, and Systems teams during bring-up, validation, and regulatory testing - Maintain calibration logs, test setup documentation, and lab asset tracking - Work with engineering teams to improve test fixture design and measurement robustness Required Experience - Strong hands-on RF experience (industry or advanced lab environment) - Practical understanding of RF calibration techniques (SOLT, TRL, power calibration, etc.) - Experience measuring and interpreting S-parameters - Familiarity with RF connectors (SMA, MMCX, U.FL, etc.) and proper torque practices - Experience troubleshooting measurement inconsistencies and identifying root causes - Comfortable working with high-frequency PCB assemblies and RF modules - Strong documentation habits and disciplined working style ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting regulatory or compliance testing (FCC, CE, etc.) - Background in production test or DVT environments - Experience building or maintaining RF test jigs and fixtures - Understanding of basic antenna measurements ## What We’re Looking For - Meticulous attention to detail - High standards for cleanliness and repeatability in lab environments - Proactive mindset — fixes issues before they become failures - Clear communicator who can work across hardware, systems, and validation teams - Takes ownership of lab quality and measurement accuracy What we offer: - Competitive salary and stock option package - Performance-based bonus scheme - Income protection insurance - Supportive, high-performance culture where your work truly matters - Personal professional growth opportunities Who we are: Morse Micro is Australia’s largest semiconductor company building Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) chips for the Internet of Things (IoT). We are a team of wireless experts that love to work hard, innovate & invent. Together, we are building the world’s lowest power Wi-Fi technology that will enable billions of IoT devices to connect securely to the internet. We are a global team with offices in Sydney, Picton & Melbourne (Australia), Irvine & San Jose (USA), Bangalore (India), Cambridge (UK), Hangzhou & Shenzen (China), Taipei (Taiwan) and Tokyo (Japan). ## About Morse Micro ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Morse Micro is reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things by developing the world’s smallest, fastest, longest-range and lowest-power Wi-Fi HaLow chips. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, raised ~A$170M / ~US$200M; valuation ~US$700M as of Feb 2023) - **Headquarters**: Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia (also offices in Irvine & Portola Valley, CA; Cambridge, UK; Hangzhou, China; Taipei, Taiwan; Bangalore, India) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Michael de Nil (CEO) and Andrew Terry (CTO) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Wi-Fi HaLow semiconductors for the Internet of Things (IoT) - **Target Customers**: B2B – OEMs, system integrators, and design houses serving Commercial, Residential, and Industrial IoT markets (access control, security cameras, industrial automation, retail, mobile devices) - **Mission/Purpose**: To become the #1 wireless IoT chip company in the world by building a new generation of wireless chips that reach farther, are lower power, and truly secure. ## Products & Services - **MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC**: The industry’s smallest and most integrated single-chip solution, operating in the sub-1 GHz band for superior penetration and extended range. Features a new USB host interface for simplified integration. - **HaLowLink 1 Evaluation Kit**: A development board available on Mouser.com for $99, with FCC/IC/RCM certifications for the U.S., Canada, and Australia, enabling rapid prototyping. - **Design Partner Program**: A global initiative to accelerate commercialization of production-ready Wi-Fi HaLow solutions through collaboration with vetted design houses and system integrators. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: ~US$700 million (A$1 billion) as of February 2023 (conflicting reports may cite different dates; this is the most recent available). - **Key Metric**: Total funding of ~A$170M (Series B led by MegaChips, with participation from TelstraSuper, HESTA, Hostplus, NGS/Blackbird, UniSuper/Uniseed, and Australian Government seed funding). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: MegaChips (lead investor), Blackbird Ventures, Uniseed, TelstraSuper, HESTA, Hostplus; board members include Ray Stata (Analog Devices co-founder) and Mike Nicholls. - **Growth Signals**: - 180 employees globally (late 2023), with plans to grow significantly and open more overseas offices. - Over 2 million chips produced by November 2023 from Singapore facility. - Won IoT Product of the Year in 2022 and 2023. - Expanded into Japan via MegaChips; established operations centre in Taiwan (2024). - Maintains dual supply chains (China and Taiwan) for geopolitical resilience. ## Competitive Advantages - **Technology Moats**: - Claims 10x range, 100x area, and 1,000x volume over traditional Wi-Fi. - Chip is one-fifth the size of a traditional Wi-Fi processor, runs for years on a coin-cell battery. - Single access point can securely connect up to 8,191 devices. - Team includes original inventors of Wi-Fi and designers of billions of shipped Wi-Fi chips. - **Standards Leadership**: Morse Micro’s executive staff includes the Vice-Chair of the Wi-Fi HaLow Task Group, ensuring interoperability and influence over the standard. - **First-Mover Advantage**: Best-funded Wi-Fi HaLow company; first to commercialize record-breaking SoC. ## Strategic Focus - **Commercialization**: Ramping production and go-to-market through the Design Partner Program and distribution (Mouser). - **Geographic Expansion**: Deepening presence in Japan, China, Taiwan, and India; opening new offices. - **Application Verticals**: Prioritizing security cameras, smart home, smart city, industrial automation, and AMI 2.0 (advanced metering infrastructure). - **Supply Chain Resilience**: Dual-sourcing chips and components from China and Taiwan, with assembly/warehousing in Singapore. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Relaxed, friendly work environment” with honest & transparent culture; values include perseverance, initiative, and delivering excellence. - **Work Model**: Newly fitted-out offices with sit/stand desks, large screens, and stocked drinks fridge, snack bar, and barista coffee. - **Perks**: Competitive salary, excellent stock option/benefit package, potential visa sponsorship and relocation support for the right candidates. - **Engineering Focus**: Work alongside “the best engineers in the world” – many are Wi-Fi pioneers. The company is growing and actively hiring across hardware, software, and systems roles. ## Sources 1. [morsemicro.com](https://www.morsemicro.com/) – Company overview and product details 2. [morsemicro.com/careers](https://www.morsemicro.com/careers/) – Career benefits and culture 3. [morsemicro.com/company](https://www.morsemicro.com/company/) – Team, offices, investors 4. [morsemicro.com/vision-mission-values](https://www.morsemicro.com/vision-mission-values/) – Vision, mission, values 5. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_Micro) – Funding, history, valuation, headcount ## Other roles at Morse Micro - [Senior Firmware Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-firmware-engineer-morse-micro-surry-hills-ezhajkhdn62g) — Surry Hills, Australia - [Principal Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/principal-product-manager-morse-micro-san-jose-bmm13zjhwkpg) — San Jose, CA - [Director of Sales, China](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-sales-china-morse-micro-shenzhen-4c7hwt3j9hy0) — Shenzhen, China - [Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/supply-chain-logistics-specialist-morse-micro-taipei-y0qgpnvgg4y4) — Taipei, Taiwan - [DevOps Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/devops-engineer-morse-micro-sydney-m9vatackpttr) — Sydney, Australia - [Product Quality Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/product-quality-engineer-morse-micro-irvine-p00rhwzfn43k) — Irvine, CA - [Senior Digital Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-digital-engineer-morse-micro-sydney-k8bvkatrr38k) — Sydney, Australia - [Senior DFT Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-dft-engineer-morse-micro-sydney-je4b8f9e4kh1) — Sydney, Australia - [Senior Frontend PHY IC Design Engineer (DSP focus)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-frontend-phy-ic-design-engineer-dsp-focus-morse-micro-surry-hills-3gr0m8tmgztb) — Surry Hills, Australia