Sr RF Technician

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

47d•$64,500 - $119,300

About The Position

This position supports production of newly developed and legacy products in Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems business area. The role performs complex technical test functions for production activities, including setup, operation, modification, calibration, and testing of digital, analog, RF, and EO/IR electronic assemblies and subassemblies. The technician diagnoses equipment and system malfunctions, interprets and writes specifications, and prepares process documentation. The description also notes a desire for experience designing complex printed circuit boards and systems involving microprocessors and controllers, power supplies, analog signal conditioning, sensors, and RF components. FPGA design experience is a bonus. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance and must be willing to travel.

Requirements

Technical training and typically 4–6 years of experience with an associate degree in Electronics Technology, or a preferred technical degree.
Team-oriented, with the ability to communicate and work with others to execute manufacturing schedules.
Advanced knowledge of electronics, physics, and math.
Ability to work under general supervision and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
Ability to comprehend specifications, production requirements, procedures, and production drawings.
Skill and experience using electronic test and measurement equipment for circuit testing and troubleshooting, including power supplies, signal generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, RF spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, and IR cameras.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.
Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

RF or EO/IR experience.
Relevant military experience in electronic equipment or applicable trade school training.
Experience designing complex printed circuit boards using microprocessors and controllers, high-efficiency power supplies, analog signal conditioning, sensors, and RF components.
Experience designing systems to initiate ordnance under safety-community requirements.
FPGA design experience in VHDL or Verilog.

Responsibilities

Perform complex technical test functions supporting production activities.
Set up, operate, modify, calibrate, and test digital, analog, RF, and EO/IR electronic assembly and subassembly processes.
Diagnose and correct equipment and system malfunctions that do not respond to standard corrective measures.
Write and interpret specifications used to design, maintain, and calibrate electronic systems, chassis, or components.
Prepare reports, charts, and graphs for process documentation.
Provide guidance to other supporting technicians.
Maintain a safe lab test-station environment by following applicable practices and processes.
Work with engineers, as applicable, to assist in developing tests for new products or test processes.
Travel as required.