RF Test Technician

Spectrum Control•Marlborough, MA

3d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The RF Test Technician tests, troubleshoots, and assembles RF/microwave components and modules operating from DC to 40 GHz+ in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Works independently from test procedures, sets up and calibrates test stations, and meets production shipments by tuning and executing manual and automated tests.

Requirements

Experience working under a microscope with small hand tools for extended periods
Previous experience tuning and shipping RF modules
5+ years of RF/microwave component or module testing, or an associate degree / military electronics training with 3+ years of relevant experience
Solid grasp of electronic circuit fundamentals and RF measurements (return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, P1dB, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious)
Ability to read block diagrams, schematics, and device layouts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
U.S. citizenship (or eligible status under U.S. export regulations) and ability to obtain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics
Experience handling classified information and working in a closed room environment
Understanding of RF circuit concepts such as filter topologies and impedance matching
Experience with automated test systems
Experience in mechanical assembly of RF sub systems

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, and mechanically assemble RF components and modules (filters, mixers, switches, amplifiers, LNAs, multi-chip modules, subsystems)
Meet production shipping deadlines to meet site revenue demands
Operate lab equipment including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, noise figure meters, and multimeters
Set up and calibrate manual and computer-controlled test stations independently
Perform thermal and environmental testing; debug moderately complex problems
Work from schematics, drawings, work instructions, and operating procedures
Record and maintain test data; review datasheets and test reports per Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)
Assemble breadboards, test fixtures, and wiring harnesses; basic hand soldering
Communicate clearly with assembly & production staff, engineering, management, and other technicians