RF Test and Development Engineer
Softworld, a Kelly Company - baltimore, MD
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Job Title: RF Test and Development EngineerJob Location: Baltimore MD 21240 Onsite Requirements:Digital hardwareRF TestRF DevelopmentJob Description: Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipmentTroubleshoot and support RF and digital hardwareSupport First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveriesAnalyze test data and identify early trendsCompile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirementsCollaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutionsSupport technicians through troubleshoot and trainingMonitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targetsSupport program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actionsAttend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actionsInterface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teamsThe successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RF theory and concepts, and a working knowledge of digital circuit design.They will have analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios; and the ability to effectively communicate across teams.They should be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have previous experience with MS Office tools.This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer.Basic Qualifications for an RF Test and Development Engineer:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 0 years of experience.Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagramsExperience with RF hardware and softwareExperience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generatorS. citizenshipThe ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearanceBasic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 3 years of relevant experience.Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagramsExperience with RF hardware and softwareExperience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generatorS. citizenshipThe ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearancePreferred Qualifications for both levels:Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM disciplineAbility to work with minimal direction and guidanceExperience with FPGAExperience with Lab Windows CVI, C C++ programmingTest Stand programmingProficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital.Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDSPXIPXIe and VME bus experienceHands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **
Created: 2024-10-06