Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for phased array antennas and RF subsystems
Work with benchtop test sets to evaluate prototype RF devices and flight hardware units
Be the driving force in developing, optimizing, and standardizing automated test suites geared towards high volume production
Own test related issues and work towards expedient resolutions
Provide inputs on testability of phased array designs
Review subcontractor test plans and programs for RF units to be used in payload
Assist in building out RF test labs and provide input to test capabilities needed at production sites
Interact with vendors as part of lab build out and hardware development

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in RF antenna testing or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of experience in RF antenna design.
Strong background in RF test procedure development and execution
Extensive experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, power meters and network analyzers
Knowledge of RF calibration techniques (SOLT, TRL, etc.)
Experience to automate test processes using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Extensive experience in characterizing RF units, such as Power Amplifiers and Low Noise Amplifiers
Experience with environmental testing needs and standards
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF antenna testingRF test procedure developmentRF calibration techniquestroubleshootingroot-cause analysischaracterizing RF unitsenvironmental testing

Soft Skills

communication skills

Certifications

B.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical Engineering