Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer –Test Software
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an onsite Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer to join our Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) directorate in McKinney, Texas. TEE is a multi-discipline organization responsible for contributing to the development of test solutions for all RTX products. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all RTX products including both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The Senior Range RF Test Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design development, integration and validation of antenna test range hardware and software solutions for multiple production programs.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior experience
- Experience successfully developing and deploying test software solutions in C#, CVI, C, C++, and/or MATLAB, with experience in using code review tools
- Experience automating RF test equipment control (e.g. vector network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
- Experience creating test plans and sequences for RF measurements using NI Test Stand or MATLAB
- Experience supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience in executing projects through the software development life cycle, while managing budgets and timelines for their projects
- Experience with various programming languages, operating systems, system monitoring tools, and communication protocols
- Supporting a production test environment with critical troubleshooting skills
- Strong collaboration skills, with proven record of working in cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills to report status to program management and functional leadership
- Experience in creating GUIs, controlling measurement hardware, and working with high-speed digital buses
- Experience in design and development of software that interfaces with product firmware
- RF measurement experience
- Hands-on experience with Atlassie suite of tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, SourceTree, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments, anechoic chambers, and ESS test chambers
- Hands-on experience with NSI 2000 (or equivalent) for near field antenna measurements
- Hands-on experience with Orbit 959 (or equivalent) for far field antenna measurements
Responsibilities
- Design development, integration and validation of antenna test range hardware and software solutions for multiple production programs.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
