Microwave Test Technician Weekend Shift

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

12d•$47,614 - $76,181•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports our Weekend Day Shift working Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3AM to 3PM. You will work 36 Hours and be paid for 40 Hours plus earn a 10% pay premium. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. A Test Technician is responsible for the functional testing, verification, and debugging of Radio Frequency (RF) modules. This role ensures that all hardware meets stringent performance specifications and quality standards before delivery. The technician will operate complex test equipment, execute detailed test procedures, and perform root-cause analysis on failing components to support the production cycle.

Requirements

Proven experience in RF/Microwave testing and a strong understanding of RF fundamentals (S-parameters, impedance matching, signal flow).
Hands-on experience with VNAs and Spectrum Analyzers.
Ability to read schematics and technical drawings to perform board-level troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and basic scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
Familiarity with soldering and rework of small surface-mount (SMD) components.
Prior experience in a defense or aerospace manufacturing environment.
Ability to handle small, fragile electronic components and use precision hand tools.
Ability to remain focused during repetitive testing cycles while maintaining high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Functional testing, verification, and debugging of Radio Frequency (RF) modules.
Ensuring all hardware meets stringent performance specifications and quality standards before delivery.
Operating complex test equipment.
Executing detailed test procedures.
Performing root-cause analysis on failing components to support the production cycle.