Engineer Electronics

Job Title:

Engineer Electronics 3

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Electronics Test Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is a great fit for self‑motivated, proactive individuals who thrive in a high‑exposure, fast‑paced, and exciting environment. You will be responsible for the performance and delivery of our diverse suite of RF and digital product hardware, working hands‑on with advanced microelectronic products, and supporting the development, integration, and testing of production hardware.

• Incorporate improved testing methods and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware digital boards.
• Evaluate and disposition Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), including debugging and fault isolation across various circuit technologies such as digital, analog, and power.
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries.
• Analyze test data and identify early trends.
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions.
• Support technicians through troubleshooting and training.
• Monitor product yields and work aggressively to maintain program yield targets.
• Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field with no required experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, parts lists, and block diagrams.
• Experience with Digital RF hardware and software.
• Working knowledge in RF theory and concepts.
• Working knowledge in digital circuit design.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as DMM, power supplies, scopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance.
• Experience with FPGAs and JTAG.
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming.
• Test Stand programming.
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory, and high‑speed digital.
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS.
• PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.

This role is based in Linthicum, MD, within an RF Testing environment. Our client is a global leader in the design, test, and manufacturing of ground‑based and airborne Radar Systems. The position requires on‑site work during the 1st Shift 9/80A, and it does not involve telecommuting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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