RF Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-26
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Description
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Leidos' Defense Systems Kinetic Effects is seeking an RF SME Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will serve as an Electrical Engineer that will handle aspects of component testing, leading to production of Hypersonic Glide Bodies (HGB). Knowledge of testing with an emphasis on analysis of test requirements, test methods and analysis of test parameters. Specific duties will include reviewing HGB integrated test documentation to assess processes and methods meet the test requirements, reviewing existing integrated test equipment Technical Data Package and drawings to ensure they are correct and up to date, assisting in preparation of future changes to test equipment for implementation into production use, verifying quality, documentation, test requirements are met through verification and validation plans.
In addition, the candidate will support development of future test designs by understanding system interconnect diagrams, hardware and software requirements, develop test methods and procedures to meet test requirements, and assist in developing Technical Data Package for delivery to customers. In addition, the candidate will need to write/issue Non‑Conformance Reports and address quality issues during the Integrated Test process. Will need to be able to troubleshoot the electrical unit under test.
Work will be conducted in an integration/production facility along with a laboratory environment. Travel to Sandia National Labs and other production facilities as necessary.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Primary Responsibilities- Conduct non‑conformance investigations
- Troubleshoot RF equipment and unit under test
- Work through root cause corrective action
- Assist in requirement decomposition
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school is required. Candidate should have at least 8+ years of relevant experience or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Candidate must be capable of reading engineering drawings and following work instructions to produce complex assemblies and provide valuable feedback to engineering.
- Candidate must have familiarity with working with RF systems schematics and cable/wiring diagrams, and how to read requirements from them.
- Candidate must have familiarity with requirement decomposition.
- Candidate must be able to work independently, or as part of a team, in a dedicated workforce.
- Candidate must be able to provide rapid integration and troubleshooting support for system‑level integration.
- Demonstrate an understanding of design and testing of RF components including Antennas (CRPA and Directional), LNAs, RF Switches, Splitter/Combiners, Duplexers, Couplers and Cables.
- Demonstrate an understanding of RF Test Data.
- Must have hands‑on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and test methods including the use of Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, etc.
- Knowledge of Test Procedure development.
- Knowledge of post data processing.
- Organizational skills to document designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of RF Components and Receivers.
- Candidate must have demonstrated experience in effectively communicating within a team environment, which will include test, and manufacturing engineers.
- GPS Test Experience including M Code and Anti‑Jamming techniques.
- Design, test, troubleshooting, and manufacture of analog/mixed signal electronic circuit card and/or integrated RF assemblies.
- Experience with manufacturing and production of RF components.
- Experience or knowledge of RCC 324 Range Reequipments for…
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