Principal Electronics Test Engineer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Electronics Test Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Baltimore, MD.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related STEM field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related STEM field plus 0 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, parts lists and block diagrams
• Experience with Digital, RF hardware and software
• Working knowledge in RF theory and concepts
• Working knowledge in digital circuit design
• Experience with RF/Digital test equipment (such as: DMM, power supplies, scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Incorporate improved testing methods and procedures
• Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware (digital boards)
• Evaluation and disposition of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), including debugging and fault isolation. This may include a broad range of circuit technologies such as digital, analog, and power.
• 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 troubleshoot and training
• Monitor product yields and aggressively work to 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 analytical skills to review requirements, test plans, and test scenarios; and the ability to effectively communicate across teams. He/she should also be self-directed, organized, team oriented and have previous experience with MS Office tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
• Experience with FPGAs, JTAG
• Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
• TestStand programming
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high speed digital.
• Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
• PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other related STEM field.
School must be accredited.


WORK HOURS:
1st Shift, 9/80A workweek

 
Job Number: 216579
Job Location: Baltimore, MD
Rate: Up to $63.25 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 12/31/2025
Last Updated: 01/07/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Melody Mullins
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: mmullins@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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