Jop Opportunity for RF Test and Development Engineer / Principal

Jop Opportunity for RF Test and Development Engineer / Principal

Job Title: RF Test and Development Engineer / Principal RF Test and Development Engineer

Job Location: Baltimore, MD 21240

Duration: 12 months+ (Possible Extension)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance

Shift: 2nd and 3rd shift available

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement RF and digital test methods, processes, and equipment

Perform hands-on RF and digital hardware testing, debugging, and troubleshooting

Support production hardware integration, verification, and validation activities

Monitor and improve First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and meet hardware delivery schedules

Analyze test data to identify yield detractors, failure trends, and systemic issues

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions

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

Develop new test strategies and requirements for emerging hardware designs

Collaborate with design engineering to implement hardware improvements and design-for-test enhancements

Support and mentor technicians through troubleshooting guidance and training

Track and report yield metrics, technical risks, and corrective actions in program meetings

Interface cross-functionally with manufacturing, production engineering, design engineering, systems engineering, and program management teams

Maintain compliance with DoD security requirements and program standards

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

RF Test and Development Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 0+ years of experience

Strong knowledge of RF theory and digital circuit fundamentals

Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams

Hands-on experience with RF and digital hardware troubleshooting

Proficiency with RF test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter)

Experience analyzing test data and performing root cause analysis

Experience supporting production test, yield improvement, and hardware integration

Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

2nd and 3rd shift available

Principal RF Test and Development Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience

All skills listed above required at an advanced level Nice to Have (Preferred) Skills Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline FPGA development or debugging experience Experience with: LabWindows/CVI C / C++ programming NI TestStand Experience with digital, analog, and RF test systems High-speed digital design and testing experience Familiarity with differential digital interfaces (e.g., LVDS) Experience with PXI/PXIe and VME bus architectures Strong hands-on hardware debugging skills in complex systems Experience supporting manufacturing test environments Prior experience in defense or aerospace programs