Engineer Radio Frequency Microwave Design 3

Company: Ronin Staffing
Location: Millersville
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Title: Engineer Radio Frequency Microwave Design 3
Pay Rate: $49.98 - $64.62/hr (negotiable)
Location: Baltimore, MD 21240
Length: 12 months contract + extension and conversion Description:
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. What You'll Get to Do:

• 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 troubleshoot and training
• Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actions
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams 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 diagrams
  • Experience with RF hardware and software
  • Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
  • U.S. citizenship
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance Basic 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 diagrams
    • Experience with RF hardware and software
    • Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
    • U.S. citizenship
    • The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
      
      Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
      • Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
      • Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
      • Experience with FPGA
      • Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
      • TestStand programming
      • Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital.
      • Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
      • PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
      • Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware Ronin Staffing

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