RF / Microwave Design Engineer - PGS Worldwide

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled RF / Microwave Design Engineer to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Baltimore, MD. This is an initial 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Job Description:

What You'll Get to Do:
• 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 troubleshoot 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 finding, and corrective actions
• Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
What we can offer you:
*** provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. *** benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of RF theory and concepts; and a working knowledge of digital circuit design. They will have analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios; and the ability to effectively communicate across teams. They should be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have previous experience with MS Office tools.
This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer.

Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field plus 0 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics and block diagrams
• Experience with RF hardware and software
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
• U.S. citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance

Desired:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with FPGA
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
• TestStand 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

Job ID: 13473-1

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.