Test Engineer

Tech9; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Signing bonus

Medical / Dental / Vision benefits

401K with company matching

Job summary

Boarhog is seeking a Test Engineer for the TacAir RIL lab to analyze RF test results, evaluate communications performance, and support integrated system evaluations. The role requires TS clearance, hands-on RF measurement experience, and willingness to travel to test events.

You will work across engineering disciplines, prepare technical reports, and help advance TDL-related technology in a DoD context, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, applied science, computer science, or a related technical discipline
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience integrating and testing radio communication systems across hardware and software components
• Experience using RF test and measurement equipment and associated software tools
• Knowledge of waveform behavior, RF system performance, and digital signal processing
• Willingness and ability to travel to test events
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment supporting work ranging from detailed analysis to routine test and team support

Responsibilities

• Analyze test results to identify system behavior, performance limits, and RF stress points
• Evaluate communications performance under complex RF conditions
• Use RF test and measurement equipment and supporting software tools to collect and interpret data
• Prepare clear technical reports, summaries, and supporting engineering data products
• Work across engineering disciplines to support integrated system evaluations
• Support the practical day-to-day tasks required to keep lab activities, integration efforts, and test events on track
• Travel as needed to support test events and evaluation activities

Skills

RF test & measurement

Digital signal processing

Waveform behavior knowledge

RF system performance

Clear communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering/related

Top Secret Security Clearance

Tools

RF test tools software

Support software tools for data interpretation

Job description

Boarhog is hiring a Test Engineer for the Joint Tactical Aircraft Reference Implementation Laboratory (TacAir RIL) technology transition lab enabling Tactical Data Link (TDL) related technology innovation and rapid fielding into the Joint Force. The TacAir RIL engages with industry to learn about TDL technology advancements and the pool of TDL related component and software vendors. The TacAir RIL provides better situational awareness to DoW regarding emerging TDL-related technologies so DoD can commence acquisition planning to transition these technologies into 4th, 5th, and 6th generation platforms.RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyze test results to identify system behavior, performance limits, and RF stress pointsEvaluate communications performance under complex RF conditionsUse RF test and measurement equipment and supporting software tools to collect and interpret dataImprove test approaches, analysis methods, and technical products where it helps the workPrepare clear technical reports, summaries, and supporting engineering data productsWork across engineering disciplines to support integrated system evaluationsSupport the practical day-to-day tasks required to keep lab activities, integration efforts, and test events on trackTravel as needed to support test events and evaluation activitiesREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, applied science, computer science, or a related technical disciplineTop Secret Security ClearanceExperience integrating and testing radio communication systems across hardware and software componentsExperience using RF test and measurement equipment and associated software toolsKnowledge of waveform behavior, RF system performance, and digital signal processingExperience assessing communications performance in complex RF environmentsWillingness and ability to travel to test eventsAbility to learn new test, measurement, and analysis methods and applying them to practical engineering workExperience working in a fast-paced environment supporting work ranging from detailed analysis to routine test and team supportClear written and verbal communication skillsDESIRED but not required QUALIFICATIONS:Experience across multiple RF bandsKnowledge of radio data linksExperience with waveform analysis, interference mitigation, or signal processing applicationsExperience using modern engineering analysis tools and workflowsExperience working across multidisciplinary engineering teamsMaster's degree in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related fieldCULTURE, COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:Boarhog has over 14 years of Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) steady, controlled growth and profitability, offering our full-time associates extensive compensation benefitsOpportunities for additional compensation working short term innovation projects.Earned performance bonus.Relocation or signing bonusMedical / Dental / Vision Health Benefits.Broad Self-DeterminationGenerous 401K retirement plan after six months of full-time employment, with pre-tax/post-tax options and company matching with immediate vesting to boost retirement savingsHealth savings account.VacationMonthly stipend for residing in a HUBZone location (https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map).We thrive in a welcoming culture within an utterly flat organization. How flat? Nobody has ever or will ever make a living with Boarhog watching other associates do work. There are no company Presidents, Vice Presidents, or supervisors doing desk checks. The word \"employee\" is not spoken and appears nowhere in company documents, because every one of is is an associate. We demonstrate a vested interest in our associates' personal and professional goals and aspirations, taking pride in the resulting exceedingly low associate turnover rate (we're not a staffing company body shop... there are no recruiters paid to jam warm bodies in seats), so we thrive at the top of the learning curve. Boarhog's Managing Member and co-founder served 21 years on active duty as a U.S. Navy SWO and is a member of the Navy's Acquisition Professional Community with many decades of public sector acquisition experience. He actively engages in day-to-day operations, client relationships, and associate job satisfaction. We are Pigs in the Breakfast... with skin-in-the-game... the story behind the logo and our website https://www.BoarhogLLC.com. Come join us!E04JI800rmcl409cxwb