Microwave Test Engineer
About The Position
The Communications Electronics Department (CED) is seeking a Microwave Test Engineer to design and implement innovative RF/microwave test benches using modeling, prototyping, and measurement capabilities. The role offers opportunities to participate in microwave analysis, modeling, and design while collaborating with microwave and millimeter-wave subject matter experts in an intellectually curious, academically oriented environment. The position supports development and operation of critical space systems and is based full time on-site at the facility in El Segundo, California. The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret/SSBI security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or another related discipline.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience testing microwave instrumentation, such as network and spectrum analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, and signal sources.
- Proficiency in instrument automation using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar languages.
- Creativity in problem-solving, ability to handle ambiguity and imperfectly defined problems, ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically approximately 10%.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret/SSBI security clearance.
- For Senior Member of the Technical Staff: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 3 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of microwave testing experience, in addition to the other requirements.
- For Senior Member of the Technical Staff: Track record writing test procedures.
- For Senior Member of the Technical Staff: Experience generating test reports.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-power microwave amplifiers or systems.
- Ability to perform microwave circuit simulations using ADS or AWR Microwave Office.
- Capability to perform electromagnetic simulations using Sonnet, AXIEM, or HFSS.
- Technical team leadership experience.
- Currently hold an active DOD Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
Responsibilities
- Develop test benches using microwave instrumentation such as network analyzers and high-speed oscilloscopes.
- Independently analyze test data.
- Perform engineering design, analysis, and modeling.
- Collaborate onsite with fellow engineers and technicians.
- Mentor technical and technician staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
