Electrical Engineer Associate

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Modify and develop software to meet new requirements.
• Develop instrumentation device drivers for new test equipment.
• Update software to correct identified deficiencies and adapt to changing environments.
• Develop software for one-time engineering tests and new testing techniques.
• Affiliate with the development and support of test sets and tools written in MATLAB.
• Perform lab-based testing and hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Support daily production tasks, including data transfers and test data extraction.
• Work with RF test and measurement equipment, such as RF sources, power meters, oscilloscopes, counters, spectrum analyzers, switches, pulse generators, arbitrary function generators, and network analyzers.
• Learn and apply knowledge of testing microwave tubes.
• Manage paperwork and documentation associated with test set configuration management.
• Perform limited system administration tasks such as computer updates, patches, and backup creation/storage for Microsoft Windows networks and standalone workstations.
• Collaborate and support team members to develop and maintain test set capabilities for radar systems.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related field. 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience or a combination of education and demonstrated technical expertise.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of software and hardware troubleshooting techniques, familiarity with programming languages such as MATLAB and willingness to learn HP/Transera BASIC, basic understanding of RF test and measurement equipment (e.g., RF sources, power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers), ability to follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision in a laboratory setting, proficiency with Microsoft Windows networks and workplace software applications, ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.
• Prior experience with MATLAB or HP/Transera BASIC, familiarity with modern radar systems or RF technologies is helpful but not required.