Senior Checker, San Diego, CA

September 29, 2008

Senior Checker

 

Senior Level Engineer, (8 – 10 week contract) ($28.00-61.00 Per hour)

Provides design, layout and drafting support to engineers/drafters to ensure the efficient production of detailed design requirements for contract deliverables. Recommend working plans for delivery of contract compliant drawings, specifications and other CDRL requirements. Prepares or directs working plans, detailed drawings, and complete electromechanical drawings of components and assemblies from note, verbal instructions, and rough or detailed sketches for engineering or manufacturing purposes. Makes engineering computations, write specifications, and makes adjustments in drawings or layouts as directed or required. Orients, trains, and checks the work of others supplying drafting content to specific deliverables. Prepares or directs drafting of formal drawings of electronic and mechanical parts, assemblies, and subassemblies from rough sketches.

The following are the Basic Qualifications for this position: 10 years experience directly related to this position.

Minimum of 10 years drafting experience in the electromechanical field. Must have general knowledge of mechanical & electromechanical design and be thoroughly familiar with recommended design/drafting standards. General knowledge of manufacturing practices and comprehensive working knowledge of DOD and commercial drawing specifications/requirements. Attention to detail, speed, accuracy, organized and ability to apply general drafting standards, principles, symbols and engineering terms to drawings a must. Complete working knowledge of AutoCAD required, Pro/E and SolidWorks are a plus.

Uses standard desktop (PC) computer Windows-based tools to produce original documents including ECOs, procedures and reports. The individual’s familiarity with AutoCAD software and knowledge of drafting specifications and standards enables performance of technical activities. This position requires physical ability to manuever around equipment in test labs; verbal acuity to clearly communicate with personnel; and manual dexterity sufficient to use keyboards and control panels.

Reply to: robert [dot] darden [at] zkdllc [dot] com

Robert F. Darden

VP, Commercial Operations

 

ZKD,LLC

101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 600

 

A Veteran-owned Virginia Corporation serving the government and corporate industries, ZKD, LLC was founded on its strong Staffing Solutions, Security Management, and Information Management capabilities.  We provide federal and commercial clients quality professionals supporting a vast array of skill sets.  ZKD’s management practices for success are built upon the principle that management and organizational effectiveness leads to employee effectiveness. 

Test Manager in Richardson, TX

September 5, 2008

Test Manager, $100-115K salary + benefits, Richardson, TX

 

Looking for a career with a company that values and rewards engineering talent? Join this blazing-hot company deploying products and services to enable wireless solutions for their clients. The ideal candidate will be a confident and action-oriented engineer with both a test engineering and an engineering management background, who can adjust quickly to changing conditions and provide practical plans to assist this growing, fast-paced firm.

Responsibilities include setting project and department goals for test strategies to handle multiple products and platforms on GSM, EDGE, and GPS devices. You will plan, develop and implement test and evaluation procedures for these devices. You will serve as the leader for electrical, mechanical and software test functions. You will specify performance tests, compile data, and recommend changes required in test equipment, procedures, manufacturing processes, test requirements and design of test equipment. Quality standards, test plans, and analysis of results will be part of your scope, as will recommending purchase of appropriate test tools. Mentoring, training and motivating your team in this highly technical environment will involve your verbal, written, and relationship-building skills.

In addition to a generous salary, the company has won awards for growth and product innovation. A comprehensive benefits package, including various health and insurances, eighteen paid time off days in year one, thirteen paid holidays, 401K with profit sharing component, and tuition reimbursement are some of the many perks provided to employees. If you meet the requirements listed here, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com

 

Requirements:

 

– BSEE/CE/CS plus 5+ years in test engineering

– 3+ years of engineering management experience

– 3+ years in a GSM, GPRS Wireless Terminal, or handset testing environment.  Wireless Modem, ANITE, Remote terminal emulation etc very beneficial

– Expertise in RF test techniques, including sensitivity, phase noise, spurious, BER, etc.

– C, C++, CVI, LabView and automated test definition, development and implementation, with both software and hardware

– Expertise in statistical process control techniques, applications and reporting

– Experience with assisting in the implementation of production test at remote manufacturing sites with contract vendors

– Ability to bring projects to completion on schedule and within budget in an environment with multiple projects and priorities

– Excellent verbal, written, and team-building skills

Mechanical Engineer – Thermal Testing Expert in N. Dallas, TX

September 5, 2008

Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Testing Expert, $45-55 per hour, N Dallas Suburbs

Bring your Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Testing skills to a rapid-growth company raising the bar of excellence in the data communications arena. You may be either an ME who has thermal testing experience, or an ME who is knowledgeable enough about thermal testing to project manage a vendor relationship with an outsourced testing firm. The company would prefer to hire a salaried employee but will also consider a contract-to-hire arrangement. This exciting corporation provides the stability of many years in business with the excitement of new technological breakthroughs in both software and hardware. You will receive a great benefits package including comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance; 401K; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off; educational reimbursement; and more. If this is not the right opportunity for you, please consider inviting recruiter David Herrmann to connect with you on LinkedIn in order to receive information on future engineering openings. For immediate consideration, send your MS word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com or contact the recruiter via the information at http://www.alynpatrick.com/contact.html

 

Requirements:

 

– BSME or MSME degree required

– Thermal Dynamics experience, either expertise in testing, or experience in managing outside vendors

– Thermal Testing experience

– Thermal Simulation experience

– Front Panel and Cabinet Design

– Material Cost Optimizer

– Familiarity with high performance electronics design solutions such as Icepak, FloTherm, or CF Design. Strongly prefer Icepak.

– Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

– Desire to grow and thrive in a fast-paced technological environment

Contract RF Design Engineer in Richardson TX

August 22, 2008

Contract RF Design Engineer, to $55/hr DOE, Richardson TX

Bring your RF Design Engineering expertise to a global company in this important contract role. You will research RF component and RFIC vendors, analyze their products for applicability to the femto-cell and pico-cell transceiver requirements, and conduct lab evaluations. Take responsibility for development of the hardware requirements related to the RF front-end circuits and RFICs. This is a four to six month contract opening. If you meet the requirements listed, send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com
Requirements:
– BSEE (minimum) or MSEE plus 5-10 years of related experience
– Expertise in RF transceiver design and testing
– Recent and relevant experience with new and developing 3GPP and WiMax standards
– Familiarity with test equipment required to test 3GPP and WiMax devices and the associated testing methodologies
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience with technical documentation

Contract FPGA Design Engineer in Richardson, TX

August 22, 2008

Contract FPGA Design Engineer, to $55/hr, Richardson, TX

Join this fast-growth Fortune 500 Company on a key project and take responsibility for development of the high level design and documentation of the high speed digital section of a compact base station transceiver and power supply. The contract is for a 4 to 6 months (target). You must have experience in the design of high speed digital boards with SERDES interfaces operating in excess of 2 Gbps. In addition, you should have experience with designs utilizing FPGAs, DSP processors, and memory interfaces. If you meet the listed requirements, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com

Requirements:

– BSEE or MSEE plus 5 to 10 years experience
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience with technical documentation
– Experience with SERDES interfaces operating in excess of 2 Gbps
– Design experience with high speed digital circuit cards requiring FPGAs, DSP processors, and memory interfaces

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