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Leonardo DRS · 1 month ago

Senior RF Test Engineer

Largo, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a leader in naval computing infrastructure and services, seeking a Senior RF Test Engineer in Largo, FL. The role involves leading a team of engineers, designing and developing test programs, and ensuring timely completion of technical activities within budget.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Suzy Turnpaugh

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget

Design and develop test programs to measure the functionality and integrity of products and services

Write test procedures and protocol to assess product reliability and evaluates the ability of products to meet performance standards and specifications

Debug test hardware and software

May use computer-aided engineering or other design / analysis software in the performance of assignments

Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop test programs to best support them, including cost and schedule as key variables

Assess and mitigate technical risks

Drive completion of engineering efforts within stated project scope

Participate in preparation of proposals

Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

Lead and direct the work of others as assigned

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

Qualification

RF test engineeringAntenna design principlesRF test equipmentAutomated test systemsLean manufacturing techniquesTroubleshootingCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years' experience related to Test Engineering skillsets and must have demonstrated success in similar technical environments

Self-starting, self-directed candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills. Capable of achieving project objectives and able to interface with various levels of internal team members, management, program sponsors, sub-contractors and customers

Ability to travel – Potential travel up to 10% for certain projects

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Preferred

Familiarity with defining and overseeing antenna pattern measurements by leveraging a working knowledge of common techniques such as near-field, compact range, and outdoor range testing

Demonstrate domain expertise in common antenna design and test principles

Practical application of common RF test equipment, such as Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Multimeters

Working knowledge of pulsed and CW RF systems, including common architectures and design principles

Ability to troubleshoot and plan approach to resolution of failures from environmental qualification and factory acceptance testing

Familiarity with automated test systems, data acquisition, instrument controls, real-time testing

Familiarity with automation testing environments (e.g. NI LabVIEW, NI Test stand, Agilent VEE)

Advanced MS Office

Dealing with ambiguity - adapting to uncertainty, making complex decisions, and remaining flexible and adaptable to change

Familiarity with DoD Environmental Military Standards and Specifications

Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques or continuous improvement is a plus