RF Engineering Technician

Viasat, Inc.•Tempe, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for performing test engineering activities for RF/Microwave products and sub-assemblies developed for commercial, military, and space markets. This includes activities related to setting up test stations and performing test activities on Viasat RF products. You will work directly with RF Design Engineers, Test Engineers, manufacturing, and program management. We get involved early in programs to provide test support for design verification activities as well as production test activities.

Requirements

5+ years of RF technician experience, preferably in the government space
Associates of Science Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent work experience
A good understanding of basic electronic concepts including the ability to read and interpret schematics, professional or academic
Capacity to interpret schematics and understand electronic circuits
Basic computer skills including skills with Microsoft Office
Self-directed, can work with minimal supervision
US government position, US citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF test, measurement, and calibration techniques
Experience working in an engineering environment (high levels of ambiguity)
Experience testing and resolving problems in RF amplifiers, LNAs, and Up/Down Converters
Experience with test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, noise figure meters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and thermal chambers/plates
Strong communication and team skills

Responsibilities

Assist in building test stations
Assist in performing Build Verification Testing, Production Testing, and Fixing issues of Viasat RF Modules
Work with Test Engineers to help solve recurring test failures, assist in creating and resolving failure reports
Calibration of test stations
Build cables and wiring harnesses
Develop calibration and test procedures
Test and resolve problems in Viasat hardware