Radio Frequency Microwave Design Engineer 3 - Security Clearance Required

Chipton Ross - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Radio Frequency Microwave Design Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Baltimore, MD. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing testing methods and equipment for RF and digital hardware, troubleshooting issues, and supporting hardware deliveries. The engineer will analyze test data, collaborate with design engineering, and monitor product yields to maintain program yield targets.

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 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 findings, and corrective actions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of RF theory and concepts.
• Working knowledge of digital circuit design.
• Analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios.
• Ability to effectively communicate across teams.
• Self-directed, organized, and team-oriented.
• Previous experience with MS Office tools.
• 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 for 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 for Principal RF Test and Development Engineer.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.