About this role
Test Engineer, Electrical Our successful client is seeking a Test Engineer to provide technical leadership for automation of RF testing on the TWT test floor. This full-time, direct-hire role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities of the Test Engineer, Electrical
- Establish test methodologies, including sequencing, special tests, repeated tests, and reporting standards
- Develop automated test routines on test units with robust safety features
- Ensure test routines record time, operating conditions, and error codes whenever a test fails or an interlock is triggered
- Lead development of the database used for storing, retrieving, and managing production test data
- Recommend database type (relational vs. object-oriented)
- Define schema, tables, and query structures
- Develop methods for retrieving data, trending performance, and handling anomalies
- Collaborate with design and production engineering on special tests, DOEs, and new developments
- Identify opportunities for machine learning and AI to improve yield, margins, or predictive performance
- Partner with manufacturing during prototype, pilot, and first-run builds
- Work with purchasing, production control, marketing, customer service, and quality assurance to meet program objectives
- Recommend equipment and instrumentation to enhance automation or improve test capability
Qualifications of the Test Engineer, Electrical
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field and 5+ years of RF test/automation experience, or 15+ years of TWT test experience including 10+ years in R&D
- Strong hands-on technical problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of engineering principles, RF/microwave theory, vacuum electronics, and manufacturing processes
- Programming experience with test setups, preferably in Labview
- Experience with complete test characterization, automation, data acquisition, troubleshooting, and production support of TWTs or similar vacuum electronic microwave devices
- Proficiency with RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and oscilloscopes
This Electrical Test Engineer opportunity offers $115K-$152K/year, depending on experience. We look forward to connecting with you!