Principal RF Test And Development Engineer

Principal RF Test and Development Engineer Job Description

Join our Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Test Engineering Team in Baltimore, MD as a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for engineers passionate about RF and digital product hardware, offering ownership of performance and delivery in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• 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 necessary changes in testing equipment, procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop hardware improvements.
• Support technicians through troubleshooting and training.
• Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets.
• Attend program meetings to report on yield issues and corrective actions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, and program support teams.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field with no experience required.
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, and block diagrams.
• Experience with RF hardware and software.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Current active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with FPGA.
• Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C/C++ programming.
• Test Stand programming experience.
• Experience with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital.
• Experience with differential digital interfaces like LVDS.
• PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware.

Our facility in Linthicum, MD offers the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems with a global leader in Defense/Radar Systems. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. This is a 2nd shift position, offering an environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration.

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

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Mar 9, 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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