RF Test Engineer 2 - 1st Shift

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a hands-on RF Test Engineer to support post-production test engineering in a manufacturing environment in Baltimore, MD. You will diagnose board-level RF issues, assist technicians, and document findings for repair teams.

This is a 1st shift, onsite role requiring US citizenship and clearance readiness. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of RF test experience, hands-on use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related STEM with 2+ years' experience; Master's with 0 years is acceptable.
• Experience in a test environment applying RF/Digital principles and reading specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess issues in the test process and support test technicians.
• Keep test sets online and help operators diagnose problems.
• Test circuit board components to identify failures and root causes.
• Diagnose hardware using scopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Document findings and log issues in internal systems.
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement hardware improvements.
• Monitor yields and report on corrective actions in program meetings.
• Interface with manufacturing management and engineers.

Skills

RF test equipment

S-parameters

Troubleshooting

RF theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabWindows/CVI

C/C++ programming

Test Stand

Job description

Job# 3044766

Job Description

RF Test Engineer 2

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Onsite)

Clearance: DOD Secret Clearance preferred, all candidates must be willing and able to obtain a DOD secret clearance

Role Overview

This position is for a hands-on RF Test Engineer to support post-production test engineering in a manufacturing environment. The role involves assessing issues with the test process, supporting technicians, and ensuring test systems remain operational. The engineer will diagnose hardware failures at the component level, identify root causes, and document findings for repair teams. This is a 1st shift position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess issues within the test process and support test technicians.
• Ensure test sets remain online and assist operators with diagnosing problems.
• Test circuit board components to identify failures and determine root causes.
• Analyze failing hardware and diagnose issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Document findings by creating quality notices and logging issues into internal systems.
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement hardware improvements.
• Monitor product yields and support program meetings by reporting on yield issues and corrective actions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, production engineers, and design engineers.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience.

Experience: Must have experience in a test environment with practical application of RF/Digital principles. Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, to diagnose issues at the board level. Familiarity with RF concepts like S-parameters and insertion loss is required.

Additional Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance or have an Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a DOD Secret Clearance are highly preferred for this position
• An advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience with LabWindows/CVI, C/C++ programming, or Test Stand programming.
• Experience with FPGA, differential digital interfaces like LVDS, and PXI/PXIe or VME bus.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.
• Experience with digital, analog, and high-speed digital test equipment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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