Validation Engineer Jobs

About The Position

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