Principal RF Test & Power Engineer

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary: $55.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly

Description:

We are hiring an RF Test & Power Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and delivery of advanced RF, digital, and power hardware systems. This role involves hands-on work with RF test equipment, troubleshooting hardware, analyzing data for early trends, and collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams. You will help ensure high product performance, yield, and reliability in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

Improve First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and support hardware deliveries

Analyze test results and identify early performance trends

Recommend changes to test equipment, procedures, or manufacturing processes

Work directly with design engineers to implement corrective actions and hardware improvements

Support and mentor technicians on troubleshooting and test methodology

Monitor yields and drive corrective actions for yield detractors

Report test performance, yield issues, and corrective actions in program meetings

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and production teams Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field (with 2+ years exp) OR

Master's degree in EE/STEM (entry-level for Engineer, 3+ years for Principal)

Strong understanding of RF theory, digital circuitry, and power electronics

Ability to read and interpret schematics, specifications & block diagrams

Hands-on experience with RF & power test equipment:

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Experience troubleshooting power systems, diodes, transistors, capacitors, and high-power circuitryPreferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Power / RF focus preferred)

Experience troubleshooting complex circuit assemblies at system or component level

Experience with LabWindows CVI, C/C++ programming

TestStand experience

Familiarity with LVDS or high-speed differential digital interfaces

PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience

Production/manufacturing test environment exposure

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