RF Test Technician

Mercury Systems•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The RF Test Technician II supports Mercury’s defense and aerospace mission by testing and troubleshooting RF and microwave technologies. The role conducts RF measurements, tuning, and functional testing on semiconductor devices and chip-and-wire assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering and military requirements. The technician uses basic block diagrams, test equipment, and engineering standards to identify issues, document results, and support product reliability. Working with engineering and following Acceptance Test Procedures, the technician helps deliver high-performance technology for defense applications. The position is part of a technician team and offers flexible work schedules and opportunities to improve skills.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Typically at least 2 years of experience in RF and microwave module testing.
Hands-on experience tuning RF and microwave devices using stubs or other methods.
Hands-on experience with electrical measurements, including return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, and spurious measurements.
Understanding of DC theory, including Ohm's Law.
Experience following test instructions and manufacturing procedures.
Ability to read assembly drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience working under a microscope and excellent hand-eye coordination; physical hand dexterity to perform duties using small hand tools for prolonged periods.
Experience with electronic circuit fundamentals and RF measurement methods.
Experience using laboratory test equipment, including vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, digital multimeters, and basic electronic tools.
Must have or obtain a government security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Must meet the stated physical requirements, including prolonged microscope work and the ability to safely use small hand tools and surgical razor blades.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics.
Previous experience working for an aerospace or defense electronics company.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Familiarity with ESD procedures.
Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Tune, test, and troubleshoot microwave devices operating from 20 MHz to 20 GHz, including filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, LNAs, amplifiers, and integrated microwave assemblies.
Perform RF and microwave tests using laboratory equipment such as network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high-power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, and multimeters.
Solve practical problems efficiently and in a timely manner.
Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings, and operating procedures.
Record and organize test results and communicate the status of production efforts.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure reliability.
Perform other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.
Follow Acceptance Test Procedures and document testing results.