RF Test Technician V

Mercury Systems•Columbia, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RF Test Technician will conduct RF measurements and mechanical assembly of semiconductor components such as amplifiers, switches, filters, mixers, multi-chip modules, and RF Modules that operate from DC to 40GHz +. The Technician will complete problem solving which will require an understanding of electronic standards and concepts and the ability to comprehend basic block diagrams, schematics, and device layouts. In addition, the Technician may be asked to prepare test reports and data in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and may help write Acceptance Testing Procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Typically requires 7+ years' experience in RF and Microwave component and/or module testing.
Deep comprehension of electronic circuits fundamentals, and RF measurement methods.
Thorough understanding of RF electrical measurements including but not limited to return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, etc.
Experience using lab test equipment including vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, digital multi-meters, and basic electronic tools.
Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures.
Experience working 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).
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics
Understand RF circuit concepts, such as filter topologies and impedance matching

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, and mechanically assemble RF components from 20MHz to 40GHz, including but not limited to, filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, filter-LNAs, amplifiers and RF modules
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
Execute thermal and environmental tests, troubleshooting/problem solving, debugging moderate 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
Setup test equipment for testing of production hardware independently
Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings and operating procedures
May assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units
Develop an understanding and familiarity of operation, and parametric behavior of RF components