RF Test Technician

Mercury Systems•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The RF Test Technician III tests and tunes RF and microwave technologies supporting defense and aerospace applications. The role performs complex functional, environmental, and operational tests on semiconductor devices and chip-and-wire assemblies to ensure they meet engineering and military standards. The technician uses RF measurement, troubleshooting, and block-diagram interpretation skills to deliver reliable products, prepares detailed test reports, and collaborates with engineering to support continuous improvement and operational excellence. The position is part of a team of technicians, with flexible work schedules and opportunities to improve skills.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Typically, at least 3 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.
Experience reading assembly drawings and electrical schematics.
Experience working under a microscope and excellent hand-eye coordination.
Physical hand dexterity to complete duties, including prolonged use of small hand tools.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics.
Previous experience working for an aerospace or defense electronics company.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Familiarity with following ESD procedures.

Responsibilities

Tune, test, and troubleshoot microwave devices from 20 MHz to 40 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.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment or test setup issues.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure reliability.
Prepare detailed test reports and collaborate with engineering on continuous improvement.
Perform other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.