Baltimore, MD30+ days ago
Basic Qualifications for the Principal RF Test and Power Engineer:* Bachelor"s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience; or a master"s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 3 or more years of relevant experience.* Experience in reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams* Experience with power diodes, transistors, capacitors, and electrical circuitry* Experience with high power test equipment including oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator* Experience troubleshooting power components and power systems* Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance* U.S. citizenshipPreferred Qualifications for Principal RF Test and Power Engineer:* Advanced degree in Engineering (Power specific) or related STEM discipline* Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance* Experience with troubleshooting complicated circuitry at the system or component level* Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming* Test Stand programming* Proficiency with digital, analog, power, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital.* 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 troubleshooting 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 teamsThe successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RF theory and power concepts, and a working knowledge of digital circuit design.