RF Test Technician

The Structures Company•Andover, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to RF engineers and microwave design professionals on technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data including laboratory test results and engineering design changes. Troubleshoots electronic RF systems and produces engineering documentation, reports, and drawings including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics. Sets up test stands and test benches for RF testing. Collects data including Power, S Parameters, Harmonics, Phase Noise, and Noise Figure. Uses test equipment including PNAs, Signal Generators, and Signal Analyzers. Proficiently uses a microscope for inspection and assembly tasks. Reads and interprets block diagrams and schematics. Performs assembly to print without work instruction help. Builds wire harnesses to drawing specifications.

Requirements

Interim clearance required prior to start.
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
High School diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of experience with troubleshooting RF and digital circuits.
3+ years of experience with laboratory equipment including Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Power Supplies, and Signal Generators.
3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
3+ years of experience with electrical component parameters and packaging.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Safe handling of ESD sensitive devices.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in electronics or closely related technical field.
Familiarity with microelectronics assembly techniques, soldering, and assembly experience.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support to RF engineers and microwave design professionals on technical tasks.
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data including laboratory test results and engineering design changes.
Troubleshoots electronic RF systems and produces engineering documentation, reports, and drawings including flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics.
Sets up test stands and test benches for RF testing.
Collects data including Power, S Parameters, Harmonics, Phase Noise, and Noise Figure.
Uses test equipment including PNAs, Signal Generators, and Signal Analyzers.
Proficiently uses a microscope for inspection and assembly tasks.
Reads and interprets block diagrams and schematics.
Performs assembly to print without work instruction help.
Builds wire harnesses to drawing specifications.