The RF Test Engineer will design RF test bench setups, automate testing using Labview, and conduct various RF power amplifier tests while supporting qualification testing.
We are DAS Technology Group; specialized recruiters in the RF/Microwave & Defense/Space Industry. We are hiring an RF Test Engineer on behalf of our client who serves customers in Defense, Aerospace, SatCom and Commercial Markets.
The RF Test Engineer should have the following experience:
- Knowledge/experience with Labview for test automation
- Design and construction of RF test bench setups and fixtures to support manual and ATE Testing
- Knowledge and understanding of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meter and Sensor, AC and DC Power Supplies, and Oscilloscope
- Thorough understanding of RF power amplifier testing in standard RF functionalities that includes but not limited to: S-Parameter measurements (S21, S11, S22, S12 ), IMD, Harmonics, Spurious Emissions, P1dB/P3dB, Gain Compression, Noise Figure, Phase Noise and ACPR
- Prior experience with supporting Qualification Testing, including but not limited to: Environmental (Temperature Variation, Humidity and Vibration), EMI/EMC, and Lightning
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Security Clearance.
What Our Client Offers:
- 401K Plan (with company match)
- FSA Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Benefits - Progressive vacation plan that grows with number of years of service
- Sick Leave Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Supplemental Life and Accidental Death Benefits
- Medical Benefits Abroad
- Business Travel Accident Benefits
- Voluntary Auto and Home Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
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