217103 - RF Test and Development Engineer 2

Industry
ENG
Region
MD-Maryland
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Rate
Up to $61.09 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple RF Test and Development Engineer 2's for a contract opportunity in Baltimore, MD.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Basic Qualifications for the RF Test and Development Engineer:
o Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 0 years of experience. o Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams. o Experience with RF hardware and software. o Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator. o Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance. o U.S. Citizenship. Basic Qualifications for the Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:
o Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 3 years of experience. o Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams. o Experience with RF hardware and software. o Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator. o Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance. o U.S. Citizenship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Seeking a RF Test and Development Engineer or Principal RF Test and Development Engineer to join our team. We are seeking RF and digital knowledgeable engineers who are passionate about monitoring and supporting product technical performance and maintaining product delivery schedules. The RF Test and Development Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware. Activities range from hands-on testing and troubleshooting; to analysis of failure trends, root cause/ corrective actions; and attending program meetings to report yields, problems, and corrective actions. What You'll Get to Do:
o Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment o Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware o Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries o Analyze test data and identify early trends o Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements o Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions o Support technicians through troubleshooting and training o Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets o Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions o Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actions o Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams o 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. o A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

o Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline. o Experience with FPGA. o Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming. o Test Stand programming. o Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital. o Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS. o PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience. o Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree is required. School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

9/80 workweek. 2nd and 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.