Job Description DoD SkillBridge Internship: Test Engineer (RF/Analog/Digital) Host Company: Altimeter Solutions SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM Location: Rochester, NY
Requirement: Must be active-duty U.S. military service member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program. Must be willing to live/work in the location above. This is not a remote/telework opportunity.
To apply: 1. Go to and apply for interest in our program (this is required) 2. Return to this posting and 'Apply'
About Altimeter Solutions Altimeter Solutions, LLC (Altimeter), is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing it's clients the highest quality analytical/technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions/services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value. Altimeter Solutions holds a Top Secret facility clearance, and places contract and permanent technical resources with prime vendors for the DoD and other Federal government branches nationwide.
Company Website: Internship/Job Description: - The Senior Specialist will require a solid understanding of electronics and mechanical concepts.
- This position will also require participating in a team environment.
- Routinely interacts with design engineers, manufacturing staff, management, and planning.
- Requires the application of the principles and techniques of electrical/mechanical engineering.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the board level modifications, troubleshooting and testing, repairing of hardware, assembly/disassembly of equipment, and fixturing for tactical radio accessory products and accessories.
Must Haves: - High school diploma or GED and 0-3 years of work experience.
- Must have strong mechanical abilities.
- Minimum 1 year experience in reading/understanding blueprints, electronic schematics, wire lists and work instructions.
- Minimum 1 year experience with hand tools and measuring equipment.
- Work history with mechanical assemblies.
- Willing to travel.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces for long periods.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Essential Functions: - Responsible for implementing and maintaining methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
- Performs engineering RF/analog/digital design and measurement tasks as well as operational tests and fault isolation on radio systems.
- Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance.
- Support trouble shoot of existing/new products in our manufacturing facility.
- Performs engineering tests, detailed experimental testing or operational test and fault isolation on boards, systems, and equipment with guidance from engineering.
- Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems in equipment.
- Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checks.
- Utilizes the company order entry system to order cables, attenuators, and other ancillary items.
- Builds cables, fixtures, and ancillary hardware.
- Radio and equipment repair.
- Tracks radio and other development assets.
- Supports field test, engineering, and other organizational technician needs.
- Supports entry of items, (BOMs, ECOs, ECRs), into Division CM System (Agile)
- Board level modifications (change components, modifications, simple board building from schematics, etc.)
Nice to Haves: - IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 Certification preferred.
- Cable building and repair experience desired
- Understanding of software defined radio products and communications
- Experience with automation systems including electronic test.
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NOTE: Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery.]
Vets2PM Provides: - Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
- PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course.
- Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'.
Other: Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.