Insight Global
Radio Frequency Test Engineer
Insight Global, Huachuca City, Arizona, United States,
A DoD client is hiring a Radio Frequency (RF) Lab Test Engineer to support the testing of vendor provided developmental and production hardware and software. This role requires a deep understanding of RF principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and emerging technologies. The engineer will perform engineering-based functions ensuring the combined RF test lab successfully executes standards conformance and interoperability certification testing. The RF Lab testing functional areas include High Frequency, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications, and Very High Frequency/UHF Line of Sight. The selected candidate will provide subject matter expertise on technical RF testing issues and recommendations on relevant testing or necessary modifications to maintain the lab's independent waveform testing systems. This position is 100% on-site in a government facility. The selected candidate will assist the task lead in the following areas:
Responsibilities:Evaluate and modify existing test plans and procedures to determine if existing procedures are sufficient for a waveform test technician to execute. Investigate new ways of testing requirements to increase efficiency or accuracy.Develop new test plans and procedures.Attend working group meetings for new and existing standards.Execute test equipment setup. Perform functionality checks on equipment. Setup and configure equipment for new and existing capabilities using waveform specific test kits made up of all test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment necessary to test a terminal's military standard compliance.Provide engineering assistance to the test team technicians before, during and after test execution.Recommend equipment, facility or capability for upgrade, replacement, or discontinuation associated with the annual lab modernization effort.Develop test scripts, programs and procedures to automate testing and increasing lab efficiency.Provide recommendations on candidate subtests for reevaluation following a comprehensive review of vendor provided documentation noting RF terminal software and hardware changes that has been previously assessed/certified.
Must Haves:Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCIB.S. or M.S. degree in various relevant disciplines with 10-16 years of experience, OR Doctorate with 4 years of experience1 certification in area of specializationRelated certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for 1 year of experience.Experience with component-level RF circuit characterization and optimizationExperience with RF test equipment; spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzerExperience with automated test scripts and software toolsStrong organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task, and excellent written communication & interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:Evaluate and modify existing test plans and procedures to determine if existing procedures are sufficient for a waveform test technician to execute. Investigate new ways of testing requirements to increase efficiency or accuracy.Develop new test plans and procedures.Attend working group meetings for new and existing standards.Execute test equipment setup. Perform functionality checks on equipment. Setup and configure equipment for new and existing capabilities using waveform specific test kits made up of all test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment necessary to test a terminal's military standard compliance.Provide engineering assistance to the test team technicians before, during and after test execution.Recommend equipment, facility or capability for upgrade, replacement, or discontinuation associated with the annual lab modernization effort.Develop test scripts, programs and procedures to automate testing and increasing lab efficiency.Provide recommendations on candidate subtests for reevaluation following a comprehensive review of vendor provided documentation noting RF terminal software and hardware changes that has been previously assessed/certified.
Must Haves:Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCIB.S. or M.S. degree in various relevant disciplines with 10-16 years of experience, OR Doctorate with 4 years of experience1 certification in area of specializationRelated certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for 1 year of experience.Experience with component-level RF circuit characterization and optimizationExperience with RF test equipment; spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzerExperience with automated test scripts and software toolsStrong organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task, and excellent written communication & interpersonal skills.