Electrical Hardware Engineer

Job description - Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / DefenseJob Category: Engineering – Electrical*** Work Schedule: 9/80; work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours every other Friday off ***Job Description:As a member of the Hardware Design Verification and Validation (HDV) team, responsibilities will include design and automation of RF test and measurement systems for testing and characterization of complex military communication/networking equipment. In addition, the position will include collaboration with other scientists, engineers, and management to analyze test data, generate visualizations, and create reports.Essential Functions:Design, develop, and debug software applications for control/automation of test and measurement equipment using NI LabVIEW and Test StandContinuous improvement of measurement algorithms, techniques and reporting to improve quality and reduce overall test timeConsult with electrical engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate measurement techniques and corresponding measurement data as they relate to operational performance requirements of new productsOrganize, analyze, and interpret large data sets from varying sources using automation where feasible. Develop reports from this data to represent and communicate product performance.Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to other engineers on the HDV teamPositive attitude, openness to new ideas, willingness to learn new tools.Ability to Obtain a US Security ClearanceQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional Skills:Proficiency with Object-Oriented Programming and Design (OOP/OOD)Familiarity with software management tools (e.g. SVN/GIT, JIRA)RF and baseband test and measurement experience. Familiarity with test equipment such as: Spectrum/Network analyzers, Power Meters, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Audio analyzersExperience with RS-232, Ethernet, USB, TCP/IPNetworking and Radio communication system experienceFamiliarity with Linux-based operating systemsFamiliarity with Python, C#.NET, XML, HTML/CSS/JSStrong verbal and written communication skills