Test Engineer

SummaryFIRST RF is seeking a Test Engineer to support the engineering and production teams in testing of cutting-edge antenna prototypes and products. In this role, you will work as part of the engineering team to test and qualify cutting edge antenna prototypes and products with specific focus on qualification testing of new products. This position is required to translate customer and internal qualification requirements into mechanical, electrical and RF test documentation to perform and report on product qualification status.

The role will be responsible for test design, preparation, execution, data review and reporting. You will also analyze collected data and provide recommendations, helping your team seek out and eliminate flaws in design and manufacturing. You will also have a key role in reviewing the flow and planned artifacts of qualification test procedures to ensure that tests are performed in logical sequence and address the correct performance and process metrics.

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain test documentation to meet customer and internal specifications

Understand product requirements and functionality

Write test procedures to detail steps needed to complete testing

Track requirement compliance through designated verification methods

Utilize Engineering Change Control process to keep documentation updated and useful

Design test fixtures and procure test equipment needed to meet test requirements

Implement process improvements to test flows or test methodologies

Analyze test results and compile into deliverable Test Reports Document and troubleshoot testing anomalies and implement corrective actions as necessary

Schedule test resources for in-house testing based on engineering and production schedules

Coordinate with off-site test houses to schedule and perform testing

Coordinate test readiness reviews to validate procedures, fixtures, and configuration control prior to test execution

Ensure data integrity through disciplined configuration management, test article tracking, and revision control of all test-related documentation

Lead the test strategy development for new products or programs

Required

Education and Experience Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Math disciplines or equivalent

Experience designing test plans and procedures based on higher-level product specifications

Writing, analyzing, and reporting on test results

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey findings and possible solutions to peers, management, and customersA desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging problems, including recommending improvements to test methods and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy

Comfortable in a lab environment

Preferred

Education and Experience 2+ years experience in aerospace or other advanced technology product testing

Experience testing devices and hardware that operate at radio frequencies

Experience working an AS9100 or ISO
9001 environment

Experience with aerospace test standards and electronic standards testing, including MIL-STD-810, DO-160, NASA-STD-7001, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, and DO-254

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Typical office hours include Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; however, these hours may vary based on workload and the manager's discretion.

Travel About 10% travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as…