RF Technician

Apogee Engineering•Franklin, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Duotech Services, LLC is seeking a full-time RF Technician in Franklin, North Carolina. The technician repairs, troubleshoots, tests, and characterizes RF systems used in military applications, including RADAR and IFF. The position requires hands-on RF measurement expertise, component-level troubleshooting capability, and strong documentation and record-keeping practices. The role involves using standard RF test equipment to conduct linear and nonlinear, small-signal and large-signal measurements and validate component and system operation. The technician tunes, assembles, and reworks RF hardware; supports environmental and reliability testing; interprets technical information and diagnostic results; and troubleshoots RF systems that may contain digital and analog circuits. Work may involve limited documentation, and the technician is expected to work independently with minimal supervision or mentoring as required. The position is on-site in Franklin, NC, with 0% travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
High school diploma.
At least 10 years of experience working with RF systems.
Experience performing RF measurements using equipment such as a VNA (Vector Network Analyzer), power meter, spectrum analyzer, and RF source.
Strong RF systems background and ability to troubleshoot at the component level.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret schematics and diagrams and analyze waveforms and diagnostic results.
Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
Strong record-keeping and documentation habits.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with 2-way radios.
Familiarity with ECM (Electronic Countermeasure) jammers.
Familiarity with RADAR and IFF systems.
Knowledge of both digital and analog circuits as applied to RF system troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshoot, test, and characterize RF systems for military platforms, including RADAR and IFF.
Perform RF measurements, including linear and nonlinear, small-signal and large-signal measurements, and validate systems using standard RF test equipment.
Use test equipment and testing techniques to validate component and system operation.
Tune, assemble, and rework RF hardware as needed.
Support or perform environmental and reliability-related testing, such as ESD and lifetime testing.
Interpret schematics, diagrams, wire lists, waveforms, and diagnostic results to determine system function and faults.
Troubleshoot systems to the component level, including when schematics, materials lists, or OEM documentation are limited or unavailable.
Document findings, maintain accurate records, and preserve troubleshooting and repair data for future reference.
Work independently with minimal supervision or mentoring as required.
Troubleshoot and repair RF systems that may include both digital and analog circuits.