Lead PCB Design & Test Engineer (5228) with Security Clearance

Three Saints Bay, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GVI Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, seeks a Lead PCB Design & Test Engineer in San Diego, CA to drive design, test, and documentation of PCBs for C4ISR systems. You will plan and execute testing, mentor technicians, and coordinate with QA and facilities to ensure high yields and robust hardware.

The role requires a BS in engineering or related fields, 5+ years of relevant experience, and hands-on RF, networking, and spectrum analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/CE/CS/IT or related field; Master's preferred.
• 5 years of C4ISR or similar large-system design, test and analysis experience.
• Senior project management experience for large programs.
• Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.
• Hands-on RF, networking, HiPot, and spectrum analyzer experience.
• Test software programming; Flying Probe generation and debugging.
• Train and mentor test/repair technicians; troubleshoot tester HW/SW.
• Analyze data, optimize test/repair processes, and support QA.
• Familiar with reading technical drawings and datasheets; maintain docs.

Responsibilities

• Design and test PCB activities, updates, reverse engineering, and documentation.
• Support new capability engineering, including design, evaluation, and testing.
• Analyze results, document functional requirements, and update technical docs.
• Lead test planning, scheduling, and execution for large programs.
• Oversee test equipment installation, validation, and development.
• Mentor technicians and coordinate with facilities/vendors for calibration.
• Support quotes, trials, and process improvements; propose cost/quality fixes.
• Collaborate with Quality for FAI and corrective actions.

Skills

RF experience

Networking experience

HiPot testing experience

Spectrum analyzer experience

Test software programming

Flying Probe program generation

Troubleshoot hardware/software

Education

Bachelor's in EE/ME/CE/CS/IT/IRM/ISM/ Physics

Master's degree in related field

Job description

GVI Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Lead PCB Design & Test Engineer in San Diego, CA. Position Responsibilities:

• This engineer performs typical duties as: Design and test engineering activities in support of developing, updating, reverse engineering, and documenting printed circuit boards. Supports new capability engineering work, including design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of C4ISR electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems. Performs various tests and analyzes and documents results. Identifies and documents functional requirements. Reviews, writes, and provides updates to technical documentation. Analyzes research & development plans. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Participates in special projects as required. Position Requirements:
• Bachelors in EE, ME, CE, CS, TM, IS, IRM, IT, Physics or other related field; Master's in same.
• 5 years C4ISR or other relevant experience in large system design, testing, installation, and analysis, using ILS data and risk/trade-off analysis of several systems.
• Senior project management experience for planning, scheduling and execution of large programs.
• Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.
• Hands on RF experience, networking experience, HiPot testing experience and spectrum analyzer experience.
• Test software programming. Flying Probe program generation and debugging. Implement and verify relevant software upgrades.
• Train, mentor, and support test and repair technicians.
• Troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues by working with customer support to resolve.
• Analyze and improve prototype, production yields and implement best practices for test and repair processes. Analyze failure data, summarize, and present analysis to stakeholders. Maintain backups of test programs and test data. Manage equipment by working with the facilities team and vendors to perform periodic calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Support testing process (time studies, data collection/analysis, special customer requests, etc.) for quotes, trials, and process improvements. Identify and recommend software solutions, cost reductions and quality improvements in repair operations.
• Work closely with the Quality team to complete any First Article Inspection Reports or relevant Corrective and Preventive Actions, and submission of Technical Data Package to Configuration Management. Recommend appropriate hardware/software technology for optimizing the quality and efficiency.
• Familiarity with operating machinery/robots safely and efficiently.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions.
• Oversee the installation, validation and development of new test equipment and processes. Compensation: $90K - $150K Position is located in San Diego, CA. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.