Freelance Rf Drive Test Engineer Jobs in Florida

Our client company has been producing precision crystal filters for radar for over sixty years and designs and manufactures RF & microwave solutions for data timing and radio frequency spectrum control in high reliability and harsh environment applications. In aerospace and defense markets the company’s digitally tuned filters support secure communications in the presence of electromagnetic interference. Low drift, highly accurate oscillators provide reliable frequency lock for ground, vehicle, air and satellite communication as well as electronic countermeasures. Vibration and shock resistant crystal clocks sharpen radar images and help monitor commercial aircraft engine performance. For Internet communication, their very low noise and packet sync clocks help increase bandwidth and prevent data loss in cellular base stations, micro and femto cells and Wi-Fi access points. Millimeter wave filters ensure corporate and telecom point-to-point links stay error free. On the lab bench or consumer electronics production test floors, the company’s ultra-low noise frequency reference oscillators insure accurate measurements. When public safety is paramount, wide temperature range/waterproof cavity filters ensure reliable radio communication. Satellite links, phased array radars and anti-IED jammers use their RF power amplifiers to boost the signal to the antenna. The company is based in Central Florida with manufacturing in the United States and India and is vertically integrated with deep experience in basic material science, design and manufacturing. With AS9100 Rev C and ISO 9001:2008 certification the company provides sales and support worldwide and is a recognized service leader supporting innovation and reliability at major OEMs including Cisco, Raytheon, Ericsson, Harris, Rockwell Collins, UTC Aerospace and nearly 2,000 smaller clients through distribution partners.

The company has an immediate need for a Quality Manager in their central Orlando plant. US Citizenship is required.

Position Summary:

The Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting electrical and functional test solutions for electronic products throughout the product lifecycle. This position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal performance requirements while improving manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and test throughput.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document production and engineering test methods for electronic assemblies and systems.
• Develop automated and semi-automated test equipment using commercially available instruments and custom fixtures.
• Design and specify test fixtures, cables, adapters, and interface hardware.
• Create and maintain detailed test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot failures identified during manufacturing, environmental testing, and customer returns.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing test strategies and validating test equipment.
• Work with Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT).
• Validate and qualify new test equipment and software prior to release into production.
• Support calibration and preventive maintenance programs for production test equipment.
• Work with IT on development of new software to support systems.
• Evaluate and implement improvements that reduce test time, improve yield, and increase throughput.
• Assist in the disposition of nonconforming material and provide technical recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with company quality management systems and applicable industry standards.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience supporting military, aerospace, or defense electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of RF and microwave measurements.
• Experience with RF / DC test equipment including, but not limited to: Vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, phase noise test systems, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, etc.
• Ability to design and build various ATE systems including rack design, system integration, PCB layout as required, cabling, etc.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Experience with environmental, vibration, thermal, and qualification testing.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and electronic assembly processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Must be eligible to work with ITAR-controlled data.

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in electronic test engineering (experience level may vary by position).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Experience using electronic test equipment