Automated Test Development Engineer (RF)

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jenner Wiggins

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leader in Space Communications Electronics. We supply satellite RF units to Satellite OEMs. We cover the frequency range from UHF through L, C, X, Ku, Ka and Q Bands. Our team of highly experienced satellite and payload System Engineers and Program Managers, as well as world class RF and Product Design engineers and analysts. This is a team that you can depend on.

Why join us?

R&D environment

Advanced engineering team to work along side with

Benefits

Cutting Edge Space Technology

Job Details

SUMMARY:

As our Software Test Engineer, you will develop software and hardware solutions for complex engineering tests across our commercial and defense programs. As a RF ATE (Automated Test Equipment) you will take ownership of a project from design to deployment at a rapid pace.

MUST HAVES:

LabView, Python, Keysight, or Agilent

Write code that controls equipment

RF fundamentals.

NICE TO HAVES:

JAVA Script or HTML

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the design, development, deployment, and documentation for RF ATE Test Systems used for testing RF and microwave devices for space and defense applications.

Interface with product engineers to develop ATE test solutions to validate device performance specifications across various test conditions.

Create test data sheets and test procedures for customer reporting.

Use data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI to generate customer data packages.

Maintenance of existing legacy ATE software (Keysight / Agilent VEE)

Migration and update of legacy ATE software to more modern platforms (e.g. LabVIEW)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Solid working knowledge of RF principles and theories (Spectral analysis, S-Parameters, Noise Figure, Amplitude Linearity, Phase Noise, Spurious, etc.)

Experience developing automated tests with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, vacuum temperature chambers, RF Switch matrices & other associated equipment.

Ability to understand, review, and create documentation (schematics, test specifications, test procedures, etc.)

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Proficiency with graphical programming languages such as LabVIEW and Keysight / Agilent VEE

Proficiency with an object-oriented programming language such as Python, Visual Basic, or similar.

Proficiency with SQL-based database usage

Proficiency with Data Visualization tools (Tableau / Power BI)

Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Experience with the full software development lifecycle, use of revision control tools, and best practices in software development.