VSWR Technician

SAIC • Crane, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for a skilled and hands-on VSWR Technician to join our radar program team. The chosen candidate will support the testing, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of advanced radar systems, focusing on Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) measurements and optimizing RF system performance. This is a technician-level position that requires expertise in RF instrumentation and practical, on-the-ground technical skills. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be responsible for equipment setup, integration, and ensuring radar systems meet performance standards through detailed testing and maintenance.

Requirements

• Expertise in RF instrumentation
• Practical, on-the-ground technical skills
• Ability to perform hands-on work, including lifting equipment up to 50 lbs, routing cables, and climbing ladders to access hardware for installation or repair.
• Willingness to occasionally work outdoors or in enclosed environments (e.g., RF test chambers or anechoic chambers) as needed for testing setups.
• Flexible to support on-site testing and deployments, including potential travel to remote client locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine VSWR measurements to ensure proper impedance matching for antennas, waveguides, and RF transmission lines.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot RF components and systems, including cables, connectors, waveguides, and radar subsystems.
• Operate and maintain RF test and measurement equipment (e.g., network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators).
• Assist in the assembly, disassembly, and configuration of radar test setups, including RF test benches and field deployments.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of RF systems and test equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and internal protocols.
• Identify and replace faulty components such as connectors and cables, ensuring all repairs meet quality control standards.
• Record and document test results, maintenance logs, and technical findings in a clear, detailed manner for submission to engineering or management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees