RF Test Development Engineer

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Maple (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an RF Test Development Engineer in the United States (Minnesota). You will design, develop, and implement test solutions for RF assemblies up to 50 GHz, supporting Aerospace and Defense customers.

You will lead production test efforts, create proposals, and work with global teams on test strategy and deployment. The role requires 7–10 years of related experience, a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, and hands-on expertise with RF test operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent related experience.
• 7–10 years of related RF test development experience.
• Experience with RF test development and lab infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead production test solution development, including planning, design, and implementation.
• Create test development proposals based on production test requirements.
• Estimate resources, costs, and schedules.
• Provide technical leadership to local and remote support engineers.
• Review product design requirements/specifications and develop production test strategies.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers.
• Analyze complex test-system tradeoffs and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate site and network-wide deployment efforts.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and partners.
• Contribute to long-term investment and skill-development strategies.
• Support hardware/software integration, qualification, and installation.
• Debug tester issues using DOE, engineering tools, and failure-analysis methodologies.

Skills

RF Test Operations

Test Strategy Creation

D/PFMEA

8D / Corrective Action

Equipment Safety

System Architecture

Firmware

DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Job description

Detailed JD – RF Test Development Engineer:

• Design, develop, and implement test solutions for product manufacturing and design verification.
• Develop robust, high-quality production test solutions for RF electronic assemblies.
• Focus on RF testing infrastructure and test platforms supporting products up to 50 GHz , primarily for Aerospace and Defense customers.
• Establish test strategies and architect test solutions based on product design specifications and production test requirements.
• Work with global engineering teams to deliver test development solutions.
• Experience with Aerospace and Defense product technologies and development processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Lead production test solution development, including planning, design, and implementation.
• Create test development proposals based on production test requirements.
• Estimate resources, costs, and schedules.
• Provide technical leadership to local and remote support engineers.
• Review product design requirements/specifications and develop production test strategies.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers.
• Analyze complex test-system tradeoffs and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate site and network-wide deployment efforts.
• Manage relationships with key vendors and partners.
• Contribute to long-term investment and skill-development strategies.
• Support hardware/software integration, qualification, and installation.
• Debug tester issues using DOE, engineering tools, and failure-analysis methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Project Management.
• Leadership.
• Financial Acumen / Business Planning.
• Coaching & Mentoring.
• Communication, Negotiation & Presentation.
• Creative Problem Solving.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management.
• Quality & Lean.
• D/PFMEA.
• 8D / Corrective Action.
• Equipment Safety.
• Design of Experiments (DOE).

Technical Skills:

• RF Test Operations.
• Test Strategy & Test Plan Creation.
• National Instruments LabVIEW.
• TestStand.
• Python.
• RF Test Development (<6 GHz).
• High-Frequency RF Test Development (<50 GHz).
• FT Fixture Development.
• FT Diagnostic & Firmware Development.
• SW/HW Debug & Integration
• Electrical Automation
• IPC 10
• System Architecture
• EE – Digital & Analog
• Firmware
• OS / Application Software
• Quality Data / KPI
• Supplier Quality & Component Engineering
• Manufacturing Operational Management
• DFT – Physical & Electrical Test.

Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment.
• Extended periods of sitting and visual concentration may be required.
• Repetitive computer-related movements may be required.
• 25–50% travel required.

Typical Experience:

• 7–10 years of related experience.
• Experience in similar job roles.

Typical Education:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent related experience.