Electronics Engineer 3

Job#: 3027265

Job Description:
Principal Electronics Test Engineer (RF & Digital)

Location: Baltimore, MD (On-site only)

Work Schedule: 1st Shift (9/80A) - Standard business hours

Travel: None

Clearance: Active Secret clearance preferred (or ability to obtain)

Employment Type: Contract

Rate: Ranging from $45-$52 / hour
Position Overview

APEX is seeking a Principal Electronics Test Engineer to support manufacturing test operations for advanced RF and digital microelectronic hardware within a high-visibility production environment. This role assumes ownership of testing performance and delivery for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing products and plays a critical role in production readiness, yield improvement, and hardware delivery commitments.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, self-driven engineer who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments, enjoys daily technical challenges, and works effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
What You'll Be Doing

• Own and improve test methods, procedures, and strategies for production hardware
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of RF and digital circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
• Debug and disposition CCAs, including fault isolation across digital, analog, RF, and power circuits
• Support First Time Through Test Yield (FTTTY) initiatives and production delivery schedules
• Analyze test data to identify early yield trends and failure patterns
• Define and implement improvements to test equipment, test procedures, or manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with design engineering to implement hardware improvements and corrective actions
• Support and train test technicians on troubleshooting and test processes
• Monitor product yield and aggressively drive corrective action to meet program targets
• Participate in program and production meetings, reporting yield issues, investigations, and resolutions
• Interface with manufacturing leadership, production, test, design, systems, and program teams

Required Qualifications

Principal-Level Candidates Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, specifications, block diagrams, and parts lists
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting RF and digital hardware
• Solid working knowledge of RF theory and digital circuit design
• Experience with a wide range of RF and digital test equipment, including:
  • DMMs
  • Power supplies
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Power meters
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Signal generators

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Experience with FPGAs and JTAG
• Test software development experience using:
  • LabWindows CVI
  • C / C++
  • TestStand
• Proficiency with digital, analog, RF test equipment, RF theory, and high-speed digital systems
• Familiarity with differential signaling interfaces (e.g., LVDS)
• Experience with PXI/PXIe and VME bus architectures
• Strong hands-on background troubleshooting complex electrical hardware

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.