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APR Consulting • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Salary: $38.01/hr. - $48.27/hr
Role & seniority: RF Test and Development Engineer (potentially Principal level); DoD Secret clearance required
Stack/tools: RF hardware and software; RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, power meter, signal generator); Lab Windows CVI, C/C++, Test Stand; experience with PXI/PXIe, LVDS, FPGA
Design, develop, and implement RF/digital test methods and equipment; troubleshoot RF/digital hardware
Analyze test data, monitor yields, support FTTTY and hardware deliveries; define testing changes and corrective actions
Collaborate with design/manufacturing teams; report yield issues and root-cause actions; support technicians and program meetings
U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s in electrical engineering (or related STEM) + ≥2 years (or Master’s + 0) experience; RF hardware/software experience; proficiency with RF test equipment
Ability to read specifications/schematics, strong analytical and cross-team communication
Advanced degree; FPGA experience; LabWindows CVI, C/C++; TestStand; PXI/PXIe, LVDS, high-speed digital; hands-on troubleshooting
Location & work type: Onsite, Baltimore, MD 21240; 12+ month engagement (1099/W2 flexible); 9x80 scheduled; 2nd/3rd shift; travel ~10%
Notes: Candidate will spend majority lab time (85–90%), with office support, data analysis, and corrective actions. Clearance, security, and DoD context required.
An aerospace client is looking for an RF Test and Development Engineer with Active Secret Clearance to design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
Location: Baltimore, MD 21240 (Onsite)
Position: RF Test and Development Engineer with Active Secret Clearance
Pay Rate: $38.01/hr. - $48.27/hr. on W2 (Negotiable-DOE)
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: 9x80 A
Shift: 2nd Shift/3rd Shift
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
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 troubleshooting and training
Monitor product yields and 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
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. A DoD Secret level security clearance is required for this position.
Typical day look like: Candidates have an office and a seat in the lab where they spend 85%-90% of their time. Day consists of checking emails, supporting technicians in the lab, troubleshooting failures, data analysis of trending defects, implementing corrective actions. This position may be filled as either an RF Test and Development Engineer or a Principal RF Test and Development Engineer.
U. S. Citizenship required.
U.S. Citizenship
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Experience with RF hardware and software
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
Experience with FPGA
Experience with Lab Windows CVI, C / C++ programming
Test Stand programming
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
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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