Test Engineer

Times Microwave Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Test Engineer to design and develop test programs that measure product functionality and reliability. You will write procedures, debug hardware and software, and collaborate with Quality and Production to resolve issues.

The role requires hands-on testing and potential supervision of test technicians. The position involves coordinating with manufacturing, program management, and design engineers to ensure products meet performance standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; minimum 2 years.
• Experience in electro‑mechanical testing and manufacturing (RF and/or microwave experience required).
• Knowledge of network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with Visual Basic and/or C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with wire/cable harness manufacturing (38999 experience desired).

Responsibilities

• Responsible electrical testing for VSWR, Insertion Loss, Phase Matching, Time Delay, Capacitance, and Velocity of Propagation (Vp).
• Responsible for keeping test equipment calibration up to date.
• Supervising and performing in-process and final testing.
• Debugs test hardware and software.
• Writes test procedures and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Create new software programs for new products.
• Manage test data.
• Provide First Pass Yield and Root Cause data.
• Maintain test adapter inventory.
• Communicate clearly with manufacturing, program management, and the design engineer team as required.
• Coordinate with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress.
• Evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services for compliance with customer specifications.
• Supervise TAKT time, productivity, quality, and test schedule.

Skills

Electro-mechanical testing

RF / microwave experience

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Visual Basic / C++

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Visual Basic

C++

38999 harness manufacturing

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ | Department: Engineering | Posted: 7/15/2026 | Location Name: Mesa, AZ

Summary

The Test Engineer will be hands-on, involved with the design and development of test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services. Writes test procedures and protocols to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications. Debugs test hardware and software. Ability to complete a technical project independently and supervise and train other Test Technicians. This position will work closely with the Quality and Production team to identify functional problems and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible electrical testing for VSWR, Insertion Loss, Phase Matching, Time Delay, Capacitance, and Velocity of Propagation (Vp).
• Responsible for keeping test equipment calibration up to date.
• Supervising and performing in-process and final testing.
• Debugs test hardware and software.
• Writes test procedures and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications.
• Create new software programs for new products.
• Manage test data.
• Provide First Pass Yield and Root Cause data.
• Maintain test adapter inventory.
• Communicate clearly with manufacturing, program management, and the design engineer team as required.
• Coordinate with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to recommend and confer regarding technical activities and progress.
• Evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services for compliance with customer specifications.
• Supervise TAKT time, productivity, quality, and test schedule.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience – minimum 2 years.
• Experience in electro‑mechanical testing and manufacturing (RF and/or microwave experience required).
• Knowledge of network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with Visual Basic and/or C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with wire/cable harness manufacturing (38999 experience desired).

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran.