Sr Test Engineer-RF

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Antenna Research Associates, Inc (ARA) has a 60-year history designing and manufacturing antennas and sub-systems to support C5ISR applications within the EW/SIGINT, Commercial and Military Communications, Satellite Communications and RADAR Markets; for Government Agencies (PEO offices) and Tier 1 Primes world-wide.

Job Summary

The Sr. Test Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of RF components, communication subsystems and communication systems. The engineer will help develop lab best practices, integrate test hardware, software automation, and facilitate efficient designs characterization. The position is responsible for supporting multiple programs with new test software, test bench development, and data analysis. This job requires US Citizenship based on the government contracts we work with.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide technical support in performing RF and communication components, subsystem and system testing.
• Review test result data to ensure that actual performance meets expected requirements.
• Assist in system operations and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with management to assess technical challenges and provide action items.
• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.
• Develop test procedures and strategies to carry out system testing
• Review and recommend improvements to existing test strategies.
• Design test fixtures and develop and calibrate test equipment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot RF test equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work in compliance with company policies and testing guidelines.
• Mentor Test technicians and conduct job trainings when required.
• Supervise and mentor other test engineers
• Understand customer requirements and accordingly prepare test specifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication - Ability to speak, write and interact with others
• Initiative -Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion
• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities

Skills

• Knowledge of RF Test techniques, RF system
• Knowledge of RF Test Systems and RF instruments (Network analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, AWG; Power Meters; RF Amplifiers, Oscilloscopes; etc.)
• Teamwork with good communication skills
• Analytic skills and methodical approach to problem resolution and investigations
• Understanding of the functionality of communication satellites and practical knowledge of complex test campaigns

Education:

Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Degree with specialization in RF/Electronics/Aerospace preferred

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran