Job Description

RF/Microwave Test Technician III | Nonexempt

Department: RF Microwave & Modules

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tune and test RF/microwave hybrid components, including, but not limited to, amplifiers, oscillators, filters, switches and modules/integrated microwave assemblies using test equipment with manual or automated test stations.
• Review test data to ensure the hardware is meeting specifications.
• Work under a microscope for extended periods of time in a clean or non-clean room environment.
• Help other technician (s) to resolve issue (s) during tuning and testing.
• Help train other technicians to tune and test existing and new hybrid products.

Qualifications

• AS/AA degree in electrical/electronic, or related military training/experience.
• Seven (7) year minimum related experience in tuning and testing hybrid components, including, but not limited to, oscillators, amplifiers, filters, switches and modules along with related Analog/Digital circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot to the component level of a circuit.
• Ability to operate test equipment such as power meters, microwave counters, phase noise analyzers, vector network analyzers, voltage/current multimeters, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, function generators, oscilloscopes, noise figure meters.
• Ability to use wire bonders.
• Must be self-motivated, work independently, have good communication skills and is detail oriented.
• Must be able to read and work from Assembly drawings and Test procedures.
• Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions from engineers.
• Basic computer skills with MS Word, Excel.