RF Test Technician

Mercury Systems•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The RF Test Technician supports Mercury’s mission by performing detailed testing and troubleshooting on advanced RF and microwave technologies used in critical defense and aerospace systems. The role involves conducting RF measurements, tuning, and functional testing on semiconductor devices and chip-and-wire assemblies to ensure products meet engineering and military requirements. The technician uses basic block diagrams, test equipment, and engineering standards to identify issues, document results, and support product reliability. The role collaborates with engineering and follows Acceptance Test Procedures to help deliver high-performance technology. The position is part of a friendly team of technicians 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 such as 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 hold an active DoD Secret Clearance is highly preferred.
Familiarity with following ESD procedures.

Responsibilities

Tune, test, and troubleshoot microwave devices from 20 MHz to 20 GHz with minimum verbal direction, including filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, LNAs, amplifiers, and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs).
Perform RF and microwave tests using laboratory equipment, including 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.