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):
o 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.
o Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, parts lists and block diagrams.
o Experience with RF hardware and software.
o Working knowledge in RF theory and concepts.
o Working knowledge in digital circuit design.
o Experience with RF/Digital test equipment (such as: DMM, power supplies, scopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Incorporate improved testing methods and procedures
o Troubleshoot and support RF and digital hardware (digital boards)
o 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.
o Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) and hardware deliveries
o Analyze test data and identify early trends
o Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
o Collaborate with design engineering to develop and implement hardware improvements and solutions
o Support technicians through troubleshoot and training
o Monitor product yields and aggressively work to maintain program yield targets
o Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
o Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actions
o Interface with manufacturing management, test technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams
o 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):
o Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
o Ability to work with minimal direction and guidance
o Experience with FPGAs, JTAG
o Experience with LabWindows CVI, C / C++ programming
o TestStand programming
o Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory and high-speed digital.
o Familiarity with differential digital interfaces like LVDS
o PXI/PXIe and VME bus experience
o Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical hardware

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


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


 
Job Number: 217546
Job Location: Baltimore, MD
Rate: Up to $63.25 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 03/23/2026
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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