RF Test Engineer

Dover Corp; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH is seeking a Test Engineer to support engineering and manufacturing with efficient RF test solutions. You will design RF test fixtures, review testing processes, and contribute to automating development and production tests using LabVIEW.

The role requires hands-on RF experience, ability to read schematics, and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and operators.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSEET from an accredited college and 5+ years of relevant RF experience.
• Experience with RF test equipment (network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Ability to read schematics and work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators.
• US Person (citizen or green card) in West Chester, OH area.

Responsibilities

• Design RF architectures including test fixtures, racks, and test benches.
• Review and optimize current testing processes with engineers and technicians.
• Support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) standardization for engineering and production.
• Develop automated solutions for development and production testing using LabVIEW.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and test instructions.
• Perform testing, collect data, and document findings for DVT and qualification.

Skills

RF test experience

Read schematics

Windows + MS Office

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE or BSEET

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn-key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

Why work for us?

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Summary:

As a Test Engineer at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will Support both engineering and manufacturing functions through the development and implementation of efficient test solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design RF architectures including test fixtures, racks, and test benches
• Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes
• Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications
• Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology
• Develop automated solutions to support development and production testing utilizing NI LabVIEW
• Assist with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions
• Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings
• Support DVT and Qualification activities as required
• Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required
• Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Support system integration testing

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on time
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Possess practical, hands‑on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators
• Ability to read schematics
• Working knowledge of RF measurements such as bandwidth, gain, selectivity, IL, RL, and other variables
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient soldering skills a plus (J-STD-001 certification preferred)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO-160 a plus
• Knowledge in the use of LabVIEW programming a plus

Requirements Include:

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident - green card holder)
• BSEE or BSEET from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with RF based systems required
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators required
• Experience with military standards and specifications a plus
• Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus
• Experience performing Measurement System Analysis (MSA) a plus

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance - 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range: - annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, includingup to 10 paid holidays per calendar year (based on schedule worked),paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits isgoverned by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Ohio : West Chester || Americas : United States : Ohio : Cincinnati || Americas : United States : Ohio : Hamilton

Sub Division :MPG US Engineering

Job Requisition ID :68171

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