RF Test Engineer – Electronic Warfare Systems, TS/SCI

Socket.dev; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineer (E2) to join our team in Indiana, focusing on test planning, RF/microwave testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and verification of system requirements for DoD programs.

The role involves designing lab and field tests, operating RF test gear, analyzing data, coordinating with government engineers and IPTs, and supporting test readiness reviews. A Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with RF, microwave theory coursework.
• Minimum 3 years in RF/microwave or electronic systems engineering.
• Experience supporting test engineering in a systems environment.

Responsibilities

• Support DT&E activities for Electronic Warfare systems across the system lifecycle.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports to verify system requirements.
• Design and execute laboratory and field RF/microwave tests.
• Configure and operate RF test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test data and produce performance assessments and reports.
• Coordinate with government engineers and IPTs for test planning and execution.
• Identify technical risks, troubleshoot anomalies, and perform root cause analysis.
• Support test readiness reviews and DoD documentation.
• Assist in maintaining test schedules and resource coordination.

Skills

RF test planning

RF/microwave testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

RF signal generators

Data acquisition systems

Job description

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineer (E2) to join our team in Indiana, focusing on test planning, RF/microwave testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and verification of system requirements for DoD programs.

The role involves designing lab and field tests, operating RF test gear, analyzing data, coordinating with government engineers and IPTs, and supporting test readiness reviews. A Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.