Lead PCB Design & Test Engineer (5228)
Leads PCB design and test engineering for C4ISR systems at a federal contractor in San Diego — designing, reverse engineering, documenting, and testing circuit boards, developing RF/HiPot/Flying Probe test programs, analyzing yields and failure data, and mentoring technicians. Requires 5+ years of relevant large-system design and test experience.
- Compensation
- $90K–$150K / yr
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's in EE, ME, CE, CS, TM, IS, IRM, IT, Physics or other related field
- 5 years C4ISR or other relevant experience in large system design, testing, installation, and analysis, using ILS data and risk/trade-off analysis
- Senior project management experience for planning, scheduling and execution of large programs
- Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly
- Hands-on RF experience, networking experience, HiPot testing experience and spectrum analyzer experience
- Test software programming; Flying Probe program generation and debugging; implement and verify relevant software upgrades
- Train, mentor, and support test and repair technicians
- Troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues by working with customer support
- Analyze and improve prototype and production yields, analyze failure data, present to stakeholders, maintain test program/data backups, and manage equipment calibrations and preventive maintenance
- Support testing process (time studies, data collection/analysis, special customer requests) for quotes, trials, and process improvements
- Work with Quality team on First Article Inspection Reports, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and Technical Data Package submission to Configuration Management
- Familiarity with operating machinery/robots safely and efficiently
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions
- Oversee installation, validation and development of new test equipment and processes
Nice to have
- Master's in same or related field
Full description
GVI Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Lead PCB Design & Test Engineer in San Diego, CA.Position Responsibilities:
- This engineer performs typical duties as: Design and test engineering activities in support of developing, updating,
reverse engineering, and documenting printed circuit boards. Supports new capability engineering work, including design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of C4ISR electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems. Performs various tests and analyzes and documents results. Identifies and documents functional requirements. Reviews, writes, and provides updates to technical documentation. Analyzes research & development plans. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned. Participates in special projects as required.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelors in EE, ME, CE, CS, TM, IS, IRM, IT, Physics or other related field; Master’s in same.
- 5 years C4ISR or other relevant experience in large system design, testing, installation, and analysis, using ILS data and risk/trade-off analysis of several systems.
- Senior project management experience for planning, scheduling and execution of large programs.
- Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly.
- Hands on RF experience, networking experience, HiPot testing experience and spectrum analyzer experience.
- Test software programming. Flying Probe program generation and debugging. Implement and verify relevant software upgrades.
- Train, mentor, and support test and repair technicians.
- Troubleshoot tester hardware and software issues by working with customer support to resolve.
- Analyze and improve prototype, production yields and implement best practices for test and repair processes. Analyze failure data, summarize, and present analysis to stakeholders. Maintain backups of test programs and test data. Manage equipment by working with the facilities team and vendors to perform periodic calibrations and preventive maintenance.
- Support testing process (time studies, data collection/analysis, special customer requests, etc.) for quotes, trials, and process improvements. Identify and recommend software solutions, cost reductions and quality improvements in repair operations.
- Work closely with the Quality team to complete any First Article Inspection Reports or relevant Corrective and Preventive Actions, and submission of Technical Data Package to Configuration Management. Recommend appropriate hardware/software technology for optimizing the quality and efficiency.
- Familiarity with operating machinery/robots safely and efficiently.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions.