RF Test Technician

Mercury Systems • West Caldwell, NJ

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About The Position

The RF Test Technician will conduct RF measurements on semiconductor components
such as amplifiers, switches, filters, mixers, multi-chip modules, and
integrated microwave assemblies that operate from DC to 40 GHz. The Technician
will complete tuning and moderate problem solving which will require a
understanding of Engineering standards and the ability to comprehend basic block
diagrams.  In addition, the Technician may be asked prepare test reports and
data in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and may help write
Acceptance Testing Procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Five or more years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing
• Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning
• Understand meaning of electrical measurements including but not limited to return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, etc.
• Understand DC theory (Ohm's Law)
• Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures
• Ability to work under a microscope including excellent hand-eye coordination
• Physical hand dexterity to perform all duties needed to complete the work (will require using small hand tools for prolonged periods)
• Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Familiarity with electronic circuits fundamentals, and RF measurement methods
• Ability to use lab test equipment including vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, digital multi-meters, and basic electronic tools
• This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.”

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Electronics

Responsibilities

• Tune, test and troubleshoot microwave components from 20MHz to 40GHz, including but not limited to, filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, filter-LNAs, amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs)
• Test thermal, shock, vibration and environmental tests, troubleshooting/problem solving, debugging of moderate problems by using a variety of test equipment, including bus analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to ensure the highest quality of integrated and tested products
• Perform RF/Microwave related tests utilizing laboratory equipment including network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, and multi-meters
• Set-up test equipment for testing of production hardware under minimal supervision
• Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings and operating procedures
• May assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units
• Conduct manual and automated production tests on RF semiconductor components
• Develop an understanding of operation, and parametric behavior of RF components
• Perform occasional surface mount assembly/rework with hand soldering equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees