Test Engineer
Company: True North Consulting LLC
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 16, 2023
Job Description:
As a Test Engineer you will work as part of the engineering team
to test cutting edge antenna prototypes and products. The ability
to design and review data for automated tests is a critical aspect
of this position that will aid in the transition of prototypes to
full production. Test automation will be performed using the Python
programming language paired with off the shelf equipment and custom
hardware as needed. You will analyze collected data and provide
recommendations, helping your team seek out and eliminate flaws in
design and manufacturing. You will also have a key role in
reviewing the flow and planned artifacts of production test
procedures to ensure that tests are performed in logical sequence
and address the correct performance and process metrics. Creativity
and critical thinking are required to implement effective testing
in an advanced technology environment with rapid transition to
efficient manufacturing. Our product line includes passive
antennas, phased-array systems and active antennas used in advanced
radar and communications systems. Our company produces antennas for
both government and commercial customers. Our environment provides
endless opportunities for personal and professional growth for
those who strive for it. Our company offers all employees four
weeks of PTO each year, flex scheduling, tuition reimbursement, 6%
401k match, and a no-monthly-premium healthcare option. Our company
is an equal employment opportunity employer. What You Can
Expect
- A fast-paced cross-disciplinary environment that requires
excellent communication skills and a strong desire to take an
active role in a team
- Mentors and peers you can seek out to tackle problems
cooperatively
- Team members who will challenge you - and an expectation that
you will challenge them
- Work given to you in areas you have never studied or
experienced; we need you to be open and eager to develop skills in
new areas
- A workplace where you will always have the tools you need to
get the job done
- To get your hands dirty working with team testing company
products Required Education and Experience
- Must have US Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security
Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or
Math disciplines or equivalent
- Experience writing test plans and procedures based on product
specifications
- Test automation using test equipment including power supplies,
digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, RF spectrum
analyzers, and thermal chambers
- Writing, running, and reporting the results from automated
tests
- Experience with a production test environment and optimizing
test coverage vs test time
- Experience programing with a scripting language such as
Python
- Experience in testing devices and hardware that operate at
radio frequencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey
findings and possible solutions to peers, management, and
customers
- Participation in requirement and design reviews
- A desire to find, explore, and solve new and challenging
problems
- Comfortable in a lab environment
- A resiliency to fail fast and often Preferred Education and
Experience
- 2-4 years industry experience in electronic product
testing
- Experience with Military standards testing, including
MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
- Proficient in programming with Python
- Past experience with generating electrical schematics (Altium
Designer a plus)
- Past experience with reading mechanical drawings
- Prior experience with antenna testing, including radiation
pattern measurements in near- and far-field chambers Supervisory
Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory
responsibilities. This job operates in a professional office and
laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as laptop computers and photocopiers, as well as
specialized test equipment such as vector network analyzers, signal
generators, and spectrum analyzers. Physical Demands While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This
would require the ability to lift lab equipment, open cabinets, and
bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a
full-time position at 40 hours per week. Typical office hours
include Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, however these hours will vary
based on workload and the manager's discretion. This job may
require more than 40 hours of work per week as the need arises.
Travel Travel as required to test labs and demonstrations. No
international travel is anticipated.
Keywords: True North Consulting LLC, Boulder , Test Engineer, Engineering , Boulder, Colorado
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