Cubic Corporation · 1 day ago
RF Test Engineer
Durham, North Carolina
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$66K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expCubic Corporation is a leader in defense solutions, and they are seeking an RF Test Engineer to coordinate and conduct test activities for innovative PolyStrata products. The role involves technical planning, test system design, and providing RF test expertise to ensure compliance and performance of products in various applications.
National SecurityTraining
Responsibilities
Propose, design, and execute test strategies of RF products/components/systems
Ensure accurate, repeatable, and timely characterization of the RF performance of Nuvotronics’ products/components/systems
Using RF test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.) to evaluate system performance, evaluate component/system compliance, and troubleshoot operational issues. Candidate should understand a variety of calibration techniques for RF measurements (TRL/LRL, SOLT, E-Cal, etc.) for a variety of test environments (probed, on-wafer, waveguide, coaxial, connectorized, etc.)
Collaborate with engineering leads and RF engineers to develop system requirements. Define verification matrix and internal specifications of RF performance
Provide Design-For-Test (DFT) input during the design phase of a program and the layout of wafers. Ensure that on-wafer components can be tested accurately with an eye towards reducing test touch time as components/products move towards production
Identify and implement test improvements, specifically in reducing test time per part and increasing accuracy of measurement setups
Develop and present test strategy at key design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.) and prepare test plans prior to leading Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) for upcoming programs and wafers
Plan and execute qualification testing, such as shock, vibration, temperature cycling, humidity, accelerated life testing, power handling, RF characterization requiring high dynamic range, etc
Ensure that test solutions are developed and produced within the relevant issued quality processes
Coordinate with test, engineering, assembly, and production teams for resource planning
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree in Electrical Engineering or science discipline plus a minimum of five years experience or an applicable Master's degree and three years of related experience
Experienced with component-level RF characterization and measurement
Experience performing electrical measurements utilizing various RF/electrical test equipment, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc
Demonstrated understanding of RF Engineering principles, especially with regards to passive RF components, network analysis, and the key figures of merit used to evaluate components of an RF system
Experience using electromagnetic simulation tools (AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, CST, etc.) and data analysis tools (Matlab, JMP, etc.)
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Able to prioritize work and complete multiple tasks under deadline and budget guidelines
Preferred
Experience performing s-parameter measurements using a network analyzer
Company
Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation (Cubic) is an international provider of systems and solutions that address the mass transit and global defense markets.
5001-10000 employees
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2021-02-08Acquired
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Leadership Team
Travis Chester
Chief Financial Officer
Deborah Cegielski
SVP Chief Human Resource Officer
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