Principal RF Test Engineer - REF1098J

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Scope:

The Principal Test Engineer researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes and tests a variety of electronic and optical equipment and systems, including developing the hardware, test and interface test adapters (ITA) schematics; and generating the test software and test execution scripts.

 Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Perform complex design activities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Design, automate, and maintain test equipment used for design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce schematics and other design drawings.
• Develop engineering budgets and ensure engineering related costs adhere to defined budget.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Consult with vendors on technology selections.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 5+ years’ experience (or MS with 3+ years’) in test automation design and development including software programing and hardware development for RF, digital, and mixed signal testing.
• Experience in environmental and electrical product qualification.
• Proficient in at minimum 1 software programming language, includes NI LabView.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Provide thorough, accurate information to answer customers’ questions and to meet commitment times or performance guarantees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and improve in all areas.
• Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches

 Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• TestStand Scripting using LabVIEW and C/CVI/C++/.Net DLLs.
• C/C++/C# programing experience.
• Electronic design experience 
• Visual Basic 6
• Database design, implementation, and SQL programming
• Knowledge of the defense and military industry with some specific knowledge about the customer base for the assigned product.

Additional Information

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering preferred.

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