Electrical Engineer (RF Test Automation) - Rochester, NY
Location: On Site in Rochester, NY, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: 2 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is seeking an Electrical Engineer (RF Test Automation) in Rochester, NY (on-site, direct hire) to design, develop, test, and sustain automated functional test systems for DoD and international defense customers, with a strong focus on NI LabVIEW software for radio test systems. US Citizenship required. Competitive salary and benefits.
How You'll Contribute
- Design and develop software applications in NI LabVIEW for control and automation of test and measurement equipment
- Debug, test, and sustain automated functional test systems for radio/RF applications
- Develop radio test system solutions with a heavy emphasis on LabVIEW-based automation
- Integrate and automate RF/baseband test equipment (e.g., spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, oscilloscopes, audio analyzers)
- Implement and support automated test sequences (LabVIEW and TestStand)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and defense customers to define and deliver test solutions
- Apply basic networking (TCP/IP) principles in test system integration
- Utilize software configuration and issue-tracking tools (e.g., GIT/SVN, JIRA) for version control and workflow
What Makes You a Great Fit
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience
- Hands-on NI LabVIEW and TestStand experience for automated test development
- Experience with basic networking (TCP/IP) and radio/RF communication systems
- Familiarity with RF and baseband test and measurement equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, oscilloscopes, audio analyzers)
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design (OOP/OOD) preferred
- Experience with software management tools such as SVN/GIT and JIRA preferred
- Ability to work on-site in Rochester, NY (no remote)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Electrical Engineer (RF Test Automation) role remote or on-site in Rochester, NY?
It is on-site in Rochester, NY with no remote option.
Do I need to be a US citizen for this RF test automation job?
Yes, US citizenship is required.
What software tools do I need experience with for this role?
Hands-on NI LabVIEW and TestStand experience are required.
What kind of RF test equipment will I work with?
You’ll work with spectrum and network analyzers, power meters, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and audio analyzers.
What are the minimum experience and education requirements?
A BS with 6+ years, or a MS with 4+ years, or 10+ years of related experience without a degree.
Is relocation assistance provided for moving to Rochester, NY?
No, relocation is unpaid and no assistance is provided.
Who are the end customers for the automated test systems?
DoD and international defense customers.
What networking and RF background is expected?
Basic TCP/IP networking and radio/RF communication system experience are required.