Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and execute test plans, procedures, and reports for RF and system-level testing.
- Conduct functional, performance, and integration tests across simulated, lab, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Identify, configure, and maintain RF test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, SDRs, antennas, power meters) to ensure test readiness.
- Coordinate test events, including RF transmission and live range tests, ensuring compliance with safety and spectrum regulations.
- Design and maintain automated test scripts and tools using Python or C++ to support validation and regression testing.
- Collaborate with software developers and system engineers to define test requirements, instrument interfaces, and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.
- Capture and analyze test data, identify defects, and support root-cause analysis of system anomalies.
- Manage bug tracking, change requests, and test documentation to maintain configuration control.
- Plan and oversee lab setup, calibration, and maintenance to ensure test fidelity.
- Participate in live system testing, demonstrations, and field events at various locations (travel required).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in test engineering, system verification, or validation of RF or embedded systems.
- Experience developing and executing structured test plans and writing detailed test documentation.
- Proficiency with Python and familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.).
- Knowledge of software build processes, automation tools, and data analysis techniques.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
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What We Do
NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies.
NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV.
We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.
