• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Type: Contract
• Job #83292

An aerospace client is looking for a Radio Frequency Test and Development Engineer who will have a working knowledge of RF theory and concepts, and a working knowledge of digital circuit design.

Location: Baltimore, MD 21240 (On-site)
Position: Radio Frequency Test and Development Engineer
Pay Rate: $47.98/hr – $59.07/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: 3rd Shift (9/80A)

Responsibilities:

• Setting up, calibrating and operating COTS and custom RF, Digital and Power equipment in support of factory test of production product.
• Troubleshoot RF, Digital and Power issues during test of advanced antenna systems.
• Support technicians with troubleshooting and training.
• Analyze test data and identify early trends.
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering for hardware and test improvements.
• Sensitivity to cost, schedule, and quality as well as policies and procedures is imperative.
• Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets.
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams

Basic Qualifications for an RF Test and Development Engineer:

• U.S. Citizenship required.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 0 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software.
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator

Basic Qualifications for a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer:

• U.S. Citizenship required.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
• Proficiency with digital, analog, power supplies, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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