RF Test Technician

Mercury Systems•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The RF Test Technician supports Mercury Systems’ defense and aerospace mission by testing and troubleshooting RF and microwave technologies. The technician performs RF measurements, tuning, and functional testing on semiconductor devices, chip-and-wire assemblies, and microwave devices to verify compliance with engineering and military requirements. The role involves applying knowledge of block diagrams, test equipment, and engineering standards to identify issues, document results, and support product reliability. The technician collaborates with engineering and follows Acceptance Test Procedures while working as part of a team. Mercury describes its workplace as casual and enjoyable, with opportunities to learn and grow, flexible work schedules, skills training, and tuition reimbursement. This position requires the employee to have or obtain a government security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Typically a minimum of 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 job duties, including 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 be able to work overtime as needed.
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.
Ability to obtain or have an active DoD Secret Clearance.
Familiarity with following ESD procedures.

Responsibilities

Tune, test, and troubleshoot microwave devices 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.
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.
Perform other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.