RF Test Engineer

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Responsible for leading a team of RF technicians as they test the RF payload on the Iridium satellites. Overall responsibility for ensuring that the testing on each payload is completed in accordance with test requirements and program schedule. Responsible for leading troubleshooting efforts on payloads that are defective, and working with the Failure Review Board. Responsible for reviewing payload test data to ensure that all test results in consistent with expectations. Selected engineer will work first shift for 1 to 2 months while training on the program. After that, engineer will likely be assigned to a 12 hour shift (6AM to 6PM, or 6PM to 6AM). Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex or portions of complex materials, structural components, and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design. Develop and coordinate the conduct of test programs required to evaluate design work.

* Duration: Indefinite * Computer Experience: Knowledge of Word, Excel, Windows and CAD required. Knowledge of software tools relevant to the engineering discipline is required * Required Skills / Qualifications: * A Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry, Engineering, Math, Physics or equivalent experience is required with Two years of related Aerospace industry experience as a Test Engineer or equivalent. The Ideal candidate will have experience in RF test.