Senior Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Laboratory

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and own daily technical lab operations of two large anechoic chambers and associated RF test equipment.
• Act as the technical lead and mentor for a small team of motivated test engineers
• Serve as the primary liaison between Epirus and our aerospace, defense, and commercial clients throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Execute complex RF, Antenna OTA, and EMC measurements and tests to client statements of work and aerospace/defense standards.
• Develop automation scripts (Python, MATLAB) to optimize test time and streamline data collection.
• Provide active engineering support to clients to assist in troubleshooting failures and analyze data to produce compliance-ready test reports and certificates.
• Oversee lab scheduling and project prioritization to efficiently balance multiple client accounts.
• Interface regularly with the larger test engineering organization in Torrance, CA to further refine test methodology and measurement techniques.

Job requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of experience (with B.S.) or 3-5 years of experience (with M.S.) in RF, Antenna OTA, or EMC Test.
• Solid theoretical understanding of RF, Antenna OTA, and EMC test and measurement principles.
• Highly proficient in using RF test and measurement equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Spectrum Analyzers, High-Speed Oscilloscopes, Waveform & Signal Generators, Power Meters, AutoCal and SOLT Calibration.
• Solid understanding of aerospace and defense testing standards including MIL-STD-461 and DO-160.
• Experience developing automated test stands for various types of hardware.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing feedback aligned with the principles of radical candor.
• Experience with client-facing project management, particularly communicating changes to schedule and technical scope.