Radio Frequency Test Engineer
APR Consulting, Baltimore, MD, United States
Position Details
Position:
RF Test and Development Engineer with Active Secret Clearance
Pay Rate:
$53.32/hr. on W2 (Negotiable-DOE)
Duration:
12 months or longer
Schedule:
9x80 A
Shift:
2nd Shift/3rd Shift
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Overview 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.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
Analyze test data and identify early trends
Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
Support technicians through troubleshooting and training
Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets
Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions
Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Typical day looks like: Candidates have an office and a seat in the lab where they spend 85‑90% of their time. The day consists of checking emails, supporting technicians in the lab, troubleshooting failures, data analysis of trending defects, and implementing corrective actions.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of RF theory and concepts, and digital circuit design
Analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios
Effective communication across teams
Self‑directed, organized, team oriented
Experience with MS Office tools
DoD Secret level security clearance required
U.S. Citizenship required
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
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
Experience with RF hardware and software
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Qualifications for Principal RF Test and Development Engineer
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
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
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
Experience with RF hardware and software
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Preferred Qualifications for both levels
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Experience with FPGA
Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
Test Stand programming
Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high‑speed digital
Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Position:
RF Test and Development Engineer with Active Secret Clearance
Pay Rate:
$53.32/hr. on W2 (Negotiable-DOE)
Duration:
12 months or longer
Schedule:
9x80 A
Shift:
2nd Shift/3rd Shift
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Overview 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.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
Analyze test data and identify early trends
Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
Support technicians through troubleshooting and training
Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets
Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions
Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
Typical day looks like: Candidates have an office and a seat in the lab where they spend 85‑90% of their time. The day consists of checking emails, supporting technicians in the lab, troubleshooting failures, data analysis of trending defects, and implementing corrective actions.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of RF theory and concepts, and digital circuit design
Analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios
Effective communication across teams
Self‑directed, organized, team oriented
Experience with MS Office tools
DoD Secret level security clearance required
U.S. Citizenship required
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
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
Experience with RF hardware and software
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Qualifications for Principal RF Test and Development Engineer
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
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
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
Experience with RF hardware and software
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Preferred Qualifications for both levels
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Experience with FPGA
Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
Test Stand programming
Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high‑speed digital
Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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