Advanced RF Electrical Test Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Lead Electrical Engineer for the Standard Test System team at GD-MS, you will head the hardware design effort. You will spearhead the design and development of our next-generation common test platform. In this pivotal role, you will act as the hardware authority, replacing "one-off" test fixtures toward a unified, modular architecture. You will lead the full hardware lifecycle, from multi-product requirement gathering to test system deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture Design: Lead the conceptualization, definition, and design of comprehensive hardware test architectures that meet product requirements and ensure maximum test coverage and efficiency
• Test Strategy & Definition: Define clear test regimes, plans, and specifications (including entry/exit criteria, coverage metrics, and pass/fail limits) for prototypes through high-rate production
• Equipment Integration: Select, configure, and automate a wide range of RF and digital test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), signal generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and PXI systems
• Interconnect & Cabling: Design, specify, and manage complex mass interconnect systems and high-frequency RF/digital cabling, ensuring signal integrity, performance (low insertion loss, controlled impedance), and long-term reliability in a high-mating-cycle test environment.  Design cable interconnects and Printed Wiring Boards
• Design for Test (DFT): Collaborate with product design engineers to influence hardware designs for optimal testability, incorporating features that facilitate efficient testing methods like In-Circuit test and JTAG/Boundary Scan
• Fixture Development: Oversee the development and integration of custom test fixtures, including mechanical and electrical interfaces, to ensure robust and repeatable connections to the Unit Under Test (UUT)
• Documentation & Standards: Generate and maintain thorough technical documentation, including system block diagrams, schematics, specifications, and operational procedures, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to test engineers and technical support staff, leading projects and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality, software). Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in hardware design, test engineering, or system architecture, preferably within a relevant industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics)
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to perform complex root cause analysis and implement effective solutions
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• RF Expertise: Strong background in RF system design and verification, including link budget analysis, receiver/transmitter architectures, and proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators)
• Digital Expertise: Knowledge of digital hardware design, high-speed interfaces, and proficiency with digital test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Test Systems: Hands-on experience with PXI systems and the ability to automate measurements using modular and bench test equipment
• Interconnects: Proven experience in designing or specifying mass interconnect solutions and managing complex cable/harness designs
• JTAG: Expertise in using and implementing JTAG/Boundary Scan for board-level testing and in-system