Sr Test and Validation Engineer - 4th Shift
About The Position
The Production Test Engineer develops, implements, and sustains automated and manual production test solutions for RF products used in defense and aerospace applications. The role supports manufacturing operations through test system development, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, yield improvement, process optimization, and production support. The engineer collaborates with design, process, quality, and manufacturing teams to help ensure product performance, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and industry requirements. This is an onsite 4th-shift position working 12-hour shifts from Friday to Sunday, plus four hours worked within the week. The position includes an 8% shift premium. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date, and the ability to obtain an interim clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Typically, a bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in production testing, preferably with RF/microwave components.
- Strong understanding of SAW filter principles, design, and performance characteristics.
- Proficiency using test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
- Experience with automated test systems and software such as LabVIEW and MATLAB.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with statistical analysis and process control methodologies.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Familiarity with aerospace and defense industry standards and requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and sustain automated and manual production test solutions for RF products.
- Support manufacturing operations through test system development, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, yield improvement, process optimization, and production support.
- Collaborate with design, process, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and industry requirements.
- Perform RF and microwave testing, SAW filter characterization and validation, and measurements using automated test equipment, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
- Design test fixtures and develop test software using LabVIEW and MATLAB.
- Apply statistical process control and conduct failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
- Support production training and mentoring, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
