RF Test Technician IV

Mercury Systems•West Caldwell, NJ

About The Position

The RF Test Technician will conduct RF measurements on semiconductor components such as amplifiers, switches, filters, mixers, multi-chip modules, and integrated microwave assemblies that operate from DC to 40 GHz. The Technician will complete complex tuning and moderate problem solving which will require a solid understanding of Engineering standards and the ability to comprehend basic block diagrams. In addition, the Technician will prepare complex test reports and data in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and may help write Acceptance Testing Procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Seven or more years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing
Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning
Understand meaning of electrical measurements including but not limited to return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, etc.
Understand DC theory (Ohm's Law)
Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures
Ability to work under a microscope including excellent hand-eye coordination
Physical hand dexterity to perform all duties needed to complete the work (will require using small hand tools for prolonged periods)
Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Familiarity with electronic circuits fundamentals, and RF measurement methods
Ability to use lab test equipment including vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, digital multi-meters, and basic electronic tools
“This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.”

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Electronics

Responsibilities

Tune, test and troubleshoot microwave components from 20MHz to 40GHz, including but not limited to, filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, filter-LNAs, amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs)
Test thermal, shock, vibration and environmental tests, troubleshooting/problem solving, debugging of moderate to complex problems by using a variety of test equipment, including bus analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to ensure the highest quality of integrated and tested products
Perform RF/Microwave related tests utilizing laboratory equipment including network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, and multi-meters
Solve practical problems encountered in an efficient and timely manner
Set-up test equipment for testing of production hardware
Assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units
Conduct manual and automated production tests on RF semiconductor components
Record and organize test results and communicate the status of various production efforts
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain electronics measurement equipment
Develop an understanding of operation, and parametric behavior of RF components
Perform occasional surface mount assembly/rework with hand soldering equipment.