Engineering Aide

2 OPENINGS: 12 Months: Active clearance or previously held clearance: $56.06


Job Description (expanded)
• Technical Support: assist engineers with diverse technical tasks; gather, maintain, format, compile and manipulate technical data lab results, material test results, engineering design changes).
• Documentation Production: Generate engineering documents, reports, and drawings including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
• Mathematical & Data Analysis: Perform detailed calculations using established formulas; conduct preliminary analyses of data (trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency, quantitative judgements).
• Computer-Based Work: Use a PC for analysis, documentation, and report development (Microsoft Office suite).
• Test Execution: May conduct tests, record data and support engineering evaluation or analysis activities.
• Wire Harness and Chassis Build: Build wire harnesses, test chassis, and CCAs in accordance with drawing specifications.
• Microscope Assembly: Assemble components under a microscope using hand tools; work with small, precision parts with attention to detail.
• Soldering: Perform fine-pitch soldering of small components adhering to ESD safety practices.
• Test-Equipment: Set up and operate RF test equipment (PNAs, signal generators, analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers, power supplies).
• Data Collection: Acquire and process performance data: power, S-Parameters, Harmonics, Phase Noise, Noise Figure.
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicate findings clearly to engineers and cross-functional teams; support design-change reviews and engineering analyses.


Basic Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent (associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred)
• &Client; 3 years' experience troubleshooting RF/Digital circuits.
• &Client; 3 years' experience operating oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, power supplies, signal generators, PNAs, etc.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• &Client; 3 years' experience soldering and assembling small components; able to work under a microscope without detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to safely handle ESD-sensitive devices.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written skills.


Desired Skills
• Associate's degree in electronics or closely related field technical field is desirable.
• Familiarity with microelectronics and wire harness assembly techniques.
• Knowledge of RF Modules (amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation and conversion circuits).