Electronics Lab Technician

CHAOS Industries•San Diego, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Lab Technician will support research, development, and quality assurance processes within the Radio Frequency (RF) lab. You will work closely with engineers to assemble, test, and troubleshoot RF devices and circuits used in wireless communications and other high-frequency applications.

Requirements

2–5+ years of hands-on lab/repair experience with electronic systems
Strong understanding PCB design and test, ideally with radio frequency systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field equivalent military training (e.g., PMEL) is highly valued.
Experience with scripting for automated testing (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW).
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), ETA International RF Specialist, or industry-specific certifications from vendors like Anritsu or Nokia.
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 calibration standards or FCC regulations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate specialized RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers (VNA), signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
Diagnose signal interference, component failures, and complex system integration issues in RF circuits and finished assemblies.
Build and manage automated characterization racks; ensure all lab equipment is calibrated and functioning at maximum efficiency.
Tracking inventory of equipment and nodes
Maintain accurate test data, generate detailed test reports, and document experiment results for engineering teams.
Build breadboards, test fixtures, and wiring harnesses from sketches, engineering drawings, and schematics.
Assist in organizing and supporting field tests of Ziva systems