Power Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an RF Test and Power Engineer with Active Secret Clearance to design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment for an aerospace client. The RF Test and Power Engineer will support the development, integration, and testing of production hardware, with activities ranging from hands-on testing and troubleshooting to analysis of failure trends, root cause/corrective actions, and reporting at program meetings.

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment
• Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware
• 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 aggressively work 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
• Apply working knowledge of RF theory and power concepts, and working knowledge of digital circuit design; review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios; communicate effectively across teams
• Be self-directed, organized, team-oriented, and proficient with MS Office tools
• Possess a DoD Secret level security clearance (required)
• Typical day includes office time and 85%-90% in the lab, checking emails, supporting technicians, troubleshooting failures, and performing data analysis of trending defects

• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 2 or more years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Experience with power diodes, transistors, capacitors, and electrical circuitry
• Experience with high power test equipment including oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, and signal generator
• Experience troubleshooting power components and power systems

• Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 5 or more years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field plus 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience in reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Experience with power diodes, transistors, capacitors, and electrical circuitry
• Experience with high power test equipment including oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, and signal generator
• Experience troubleshooting power components and power systems

• Advanced degree in Engineering (Power specific) or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with troubleshooting complicated circuitry at the system or component level
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
• Test Stand programming
• Proficiency with digital, analog, power, 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

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!