RF Test Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
You will be responsible for test campaigns in support of development, acceptance and qualification of flight avionics and communication hardware for Blue Moon landers. As an RF Test Engineer II, you'll share in the team's impact on all aspects of developing safe and robust avionics and communication hardware within the Core Components division of Lunar Permanence.
What You'll Do
- Develop, maintain, and approve avionics test plans and procedures with emphasis on RF communications test and environmental test methodologies
- Support Design and Systems Engineers in avionics hardware design and verification plan development
- Work with Hardware and Software Design Engineers to design, build, and verify custom Automated Test Equipment
- Lead and directly run test procedures
- Lead test readiness efforts, resolve work stoppages, and delegate supporting tasks
- Troubleshoot test anomalies in real time and identify test article and test equipment non-conformances
- Lead anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and develop recovery plans
- Consolidate, analyze, present, and archive test data
- Generate test record summaries and support generation of verification artifacts
- Guide avionics and RF communication hardware through the environmental testing process
- Develop and improve processes and standard procedures to optimize quality and efficiency
- Train Test Specialists and other Test Engineers
- Support schedule development and resource coordination
- Enforce safety policies during test operations
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field
- Minimum 2-3 years demonstrated aerospace test experience including developing test requirements, plans, procedures, reports, and associated test equipment; operating and troubleshooting test setups and articles; participating in environmental testing (Shock/Vibration, Thermal Cycles, Vacuum, EMI/EMC)
- Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated hardware test experience of avionics and RF communication devices at the LRU or system level (Command & Control, Input/Output, Network, RF, Power, Navigation, Audio/Video)
- Proficient in standard electronic lab tests and troubleshooting equipment
- Hands-on approach to working independently and as part of a team throughout product lifecycle
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work with multi-functional teams (mechanical, systems, operations)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing, designing, and verifying custom Automated Test Equipment in RF
- Experience with space grade radio technology
- Experience working with Python
- Familiarity with Linux and Unix-style operating systems
- Familiarity with git, JIRA, Windchill
- Experience developing hardware to IPC J-STD-0001xS, IPC/WHMA-A-620x-S, and/or NASA-STD-8739.n standards
- Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and SMC-S-016 testing standards
- Experience with safety-critical systems development (automotive, aerospace, medical)
Compensation and Employment
Base pay range for WA applicants: $107,136 to $149,990.40 annually. Other site ranges may differ.
Relocation provided. Travel up to 10% of the time expected.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background check required for all positions. Technical assessment included in interview process.