The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance
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 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
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