RF Test Engineer

Why work for us?

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that defines us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

Summary:

As a Test Engineer at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will Support both engineering and manufacturing functions through the development and implementation of efficient test solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design RF architectures including test fixtures, racks, and test benches
• Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes
• Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications
• Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology
• Develop automated solutions to support development and production testing utilizing NI LabVIEW
• Assist with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions
• Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings
• Support DVT and Qualification activities as required
• Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required
• Function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Support system integration testing

Knowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:

• Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, remain organized and complete objectives on time
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Possess practical, hands-on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators
• Ability to read schematics
• Working knowledge of RF measurements such as bandwidth, gain, selectivity, IL, RL, and other variables
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient soldering skills a plus (J-STD-001 certification preferred)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO-160 a plus
• Knowledge in the use of LabVIEW programming a plus

Requirements Include:

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident - green card holder)
• BSEE or BSEET from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with RF based systems required
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators required
• Experience with military standards and specifications a plus
• Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus
• Experience performing Measurement System Analysis (MSA) a plus

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year