- 214828 - RF Test and Development Engineer 3
- Industry
- ENG
- Region
- MD-Maryland
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- MD
- Rate
- Up to $73.76 DOE
- Duration
- 12 months
- Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking a RF Test and Development Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Baltimore, MD.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
The 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:
o 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.
o Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams.
o Experience with RF hardware and software.
o Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator.
o U.S. citizenship.
o A Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:
o 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.
o Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
o Experience with RF hardware and software.
o Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator.
o U.S. citizenship.
o A Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o What You'll Get to Do:
Setting up, calibrating and operating COTS and custom RF, Digital and Power equipment in support of factory test of production product.
o Troubleshoot RF, Digital and Power issues during test of advanced antenna systems.
o Support technicians with troubleshooting and training.
o Analyze test data and identify early trends.
o Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
o Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements.
o Sensitivity to cost, schedule, and quality as well as policies and procedures is imperative.
o Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets.
o Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
o Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
o Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
o Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming.
o Proficiency with digital, analog, power supplies, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital.
o Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
9/80 work week. 3rd shift.
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
-
Terry Jones
tjones@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 414-7800 x282 or (800) 927-9318 x282
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.