Radio Frequency Microwave Design Engineer 3 - Security Clearance Required

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Radio Frequency Microwave Design Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Baltimore, MD.

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 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

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.

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

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 :

• 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

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's Degree. See requirements.

School must be accredited.

HOURS :

9 / 80 work week. Several shifts available, including first, second, third, and weekends.

MISCELLANEOUS :

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.