Rf Test Engineer

Overview

Develop and automate RF test solutions for aerospace communication hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• test automation
• test design
• revision control
• debugging
• procurement
• bom generation

Tasks

-Test Suite Automation -Develop automated test programs to implement defined test requirements that apply stimulus to and measure outputs from the UUT -Determine and assist procurement of components materials required -Use of revision control software for all source and document data -Test Design of Wiring Harness and accessories -Assist with performing analysis on technical OEM documentation, schematics, and UUT behavior to understand the functionality of the UUT regarding determination of test requirements -Help analyze test results and identify root cause of failures -Execute manual and automated tests to verify product functionality, performance, and reliability -Assist with designing physical interface connections requiring document generation of an electrical schematic or wire list and bill of material to connect the UUT input/output (I/O) to the Astronics test station I/O -Perform debug and troubleshooting procedures as required to resolve failure conditions during development and reported by end users

Requirements

• c# coding
• test docs
• spectrum analyzer
• oscilloscope
• rf modulation
• troubleshooting

What You Bring

-Understanding of various documents needed to write a Test Requirements Document, including hardware specifications, ICDs, remote commands, schematics, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, and manufacturer’s Test Programs -Comfort with writing programs to remotely set up radios and take measurements from power meters, receivers, and generators in C# -Knowledge of basic functions tested on RF transmitters/receivers, such as power, modulation, sensitivity, selectivity, and frequency -Proficiency in using equipment/tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, receivers, RF/signal generation -Knowledge of the purpose of an attenuator and the unit of frequency measurement (Hertz) -Proficiency in writing C# code -Familiarity with the three main types of modulation: amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and phase modulation -Ability to troubleshoot using external test and measurement equipment -Experience with developing documentation from start to finish, including test requirements documents, validation plans, validation reports, and version descriptions -Familiarity with the internals of systems to be proficient

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -NEW RF TEST ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR A TOP AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE COMPANY IN THE WORLD!!!**

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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