Job#: 3022657

Job Description:

RF Test and Power Engineer 3 

Location: Baltimore, MD 

Work Arrangement: Onsite (Telework not available) 

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance 

Shift: 2nd Shift (2 PM - 11 PM)

Pay: Starting at $60 / hour

Number of Openings: 2 

Position Overview 

A leading defense and mission systems organization is seeking an RF Test and Power Engineer to support manufacturing test engineering operations in Baltimore, MD. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys taking ownership of technical performance, test yield, and hardware delivery. 

The selected candidate will support the development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power hardware used in complex systems. Responsibilities span hands-on testing, failure analysis, root cause/corrective action efforts, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, design, and program teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

Design, develop, and implement test methods, test procedures, and test equipment 

Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF, digital, and power hardware 

Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and on-time hardware deliveries 

Analyze test data to identify trends, yield detractors, and potential risks 

Drive root cause and corrective action efforts for test failures and yield issues 

Recommend and implement improvements to test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing processes 

Collaborate closely with design engineering to implement hardware improvements 

Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing test technicians, including troubleshooting and training 

Monitor product yield performance and actively work to meet or exceed program yield targets 

Participate in program and production meetings to report yields, issues, and corrective actions 

Interface with manufacturing management, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, and program management teams 

Required Qualifications –  

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline plus 5+ years of relevant experience 

OR 

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline and 3+ required years of relevant experience 

Strong experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams 

Hands-on experience with power diodes, transistors, capacitors, and electrical circuitry 

Experience using high-power test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators 

Proven experience troubleshooting power components and power systems 

Active, current Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance 

U.S. Citizenship required 

Preferred Qualifications 

Advanced engineering degree with a focus on power or RF systems 

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Experience troubleshooting complex circuitry at the component or system level 

Experience with LabWindows/CVI and C/C++ programming 

Test stand development or programming experience 

Proficiency with digital, analog, power, and RF test equipment 

Strong understanding of RF theory and high-speed digital concepts 

Demonstrated hands-on hardware troubleshooting skills 

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