RF Engineering Technician

Active secret clearance preferred, willing to consider candidates with previously held active clearances.

Interim clearance required prior to start.

Work Schedule: 4/10A-1st Shift

Position Overview

• We are seeking an RF Engineering Technician to provide technical support to RF engineers and microwave design professionals on a variety of engineering and development programs.
• This role involves troubleshooting RF systems, setting up test equipment, collecting and analyzing test data, supporting laboratory testing, and preparing engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to RF engineers on engineering and development projects.
• Troubleshoot RF and digital circuits.
• Set up and operate RF test stands and laboratory test equipment.
• Collect and record test data including Power, S-Parameters, Harmonics, Phase Noise, and Noise Figure.
• Gather, maintain, compile, and format technical data, laboratory results, and engineering changes.
• Produce engineering documentation including reports, block diagrams, schematics, and flow charts.
• Perform engineering testing, data analysis, and mathematical calculations.
• Build wire harnesses and perform assembly to engineering drawings.
• Support engineering evaluations and laboratory testing activities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting RF and digital circuits.
• 3+ years of experience using RF laboratory equipment, including: Network Analyzers (PNA), Signal Generators, Signal/Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies
• Experience setting up test benches and RF test equipment.
• Experience collecting RF measurements including Power, S-Parameters, Harmonics, Phase Noise, and Noise Figure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret block diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with electrical components and ESD-sensitive devices.
• Ability to perform assembly to engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
• Experience using microscopes for electronic assembly and inspection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics or a related technical field.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly and soldering.
• Familiarity with RF modules including amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation, and frequency conversion circuits.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of RF and microwave systems.