Junior RF Test Engineer

Columbia, MDfull time

On Site

entry

$140k–$155k

H1B: no

Quartermaster Junior RF Test Engineer at Quartermaster responsible for running RF tests and analyzing results on maritime sensing systems. The role involves building test rigs, debugging hardware, and supporting system-level testing in a new RF Test Lab.

Responsibilities

Run RF tests on Quartermaster-designed systems, then analyze and document the results.
Write and carry out test plans and procedures.
Troubleshoot, rework, and repair electronics at the board and system level.
Support our developers with system-level testing as designs move toward production.
Help build out a brand-new lab, from setting up equipment to developing new test capabilities.

Qualification

Soldering and hands-on assembly skillsSome programming experienceClearIdeallyMechanical skills are a plusWork EnvironmentFamiliarity with schematic entryMechanical skills

Required

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and vector network analyzers.
Soldering and hands-on assembly skills, including circuit-board-level work.
Some programming experience, ideally in Python.
Basic networking and computer configuration skills.
Clear, organized documentation habits.
Ideally, familiarity with schematic entry, PCB layout, and PCB fabrication and assembly.
Experience coordinating work across teams.
Mechanical skills are a plus.
Work Environment:
This is an onsite position in Columbia MD.
Flexible working hours with occasional deadlines requiring high availability.