RF Test Automation Engineer (Electrical Eng.)

Mercury Systems; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Comprehensive skills training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Sr. RF Test Automation Engineer in Oxnard, CA. The role involves developing and supporting RF test automation systems for critical defense applications. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with strong RF test and programming skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $84,000 - $168,000 and a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional development experience in RF engineering.
• Proficient with RF test equipment and measurements.
• Experience with collaboration tools like Git, Bitbucket, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Build and support RF test automation hardware and software.
• Design and validate new RF test systems for production.
• Create automation tools for RF and digital engineers.

Skills

RF engineering

Programming in C#/F#/Java/Python

Windows Office tools, especially Excel

Lab bench skills: soldering, mechanical assembly

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Signal Generators

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Noise Figure Meters

Job description

Job Summary

Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting-edge technology to mission critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. As a Sr. RF Test Automation Engineer, you will develop and support RF test automation systems for aerospace and defense programs. Our test systems automate the RF testing and calibration of our products which includes: controlling the device under test, RF test equipment, switch matrices, ovens and temperature plates, performing RF measurements, and collecting, storing and processing data. Role involves working with hardware and software--Strong RF test and programming skills are required. This position allows you to be impactful by implementing things from the initial engineering phase to get a product working all the way to production

Responsibilities

• Building and supporting RF test automation hardware and software
• Design, assemble, and validate new RF test systems for use in a production environment
• Create automation tools for use by RF and digital engineers during product development
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience and ideally 4+ years of professional development experience including RF engineering
• Proficient with RF test equipment such as:
  • Signal Generators
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Network Analyzers
  • Noise Figure Meters
• Proficient with RF measurements such as:
  • Gain
  • VSWR
  • IMD
  • P1dB
  • Spurious
  • Phase Noise
• Proficient lab bench and hardware skills: soldering, mechanical assembly
• Proficient with Windows Office tools, especially Excel
• Proficient in C#/F#/Java/Python or similar.
• Experience with software team collaboration tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira
• An Active DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
• Experience with SQL/Databases

Location

• This position is on-site at Mercury Systems Oxnard, CA location.
• Enjoy every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule!

Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $84,000 - $168,000 for an Individual Contributor III at Oxnard CA USA.

The disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Why Mercury? / Our Culture

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today\'s most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you\'re just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it\'s important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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