RF Test Engineer - Electronic Warfare & Microwave (TS/SCI)

TRISTAR; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR in Crane, Indiana seeks an Engineer (E2) to support test planning, RF/microwave testing, instrumentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and verification of system requirements for DoD programs.

A BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with RF coursework and 3+ years in RF/microwave or electronic systems is required; ability to work with government teams and obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance. This is a full-time role at Crane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with RF/microwave coursework.
• 3+ years in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering.
• Experience supporting test engineering, integration, or verification.
• Familiarity with EW systems, RF propagation, and signal analysis.
• Ability to translate requirements into test methods.

Responsibilities

• Support DT&E activities for EW systems across the lifecycle.
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures and reports for verification.
• Design and execute laboratory and field RF/microwave tests.
• Configure test instrumentation and RF measurement equipment.
• Analyze test data and prepare performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with government engineers and IPTs for test planning.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot anomalies, and support root cause analysis.
• Support test readiness reviews and DoD documentation.
• Assist in maintaining test schedules and resources.

Skills

RF testing

Microwave testing

Test planning

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

System verification

Cross-team collaboration

Education

B.S. Electrical/Electronics Engineering with RF coursework

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Job description

TRISTAR in Crane, Indiana seeks an Engineer (E2) to support test planning, RF/microwave testing, instrumentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and verification of system requirements for DoD programs.

A BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with RF coursework and 3+ years in RF/microwave or electronic systems is required; ability to work with government teams and obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance. This is a full-time role at Crane.