Electronic Test Technician Support Lead

Position Summary

Test Technician Support Lead responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting systemic test failures within RF and Digital circuits of Comtech Production released products. Products will include High/Low powered radio transmitters/receiver and modem products used in line-of-site and satellite communications. Evaluation will require tune, test, troubleshoot of high and low power RF radio transmitters/receiver and complex modem products using discrete and automated test equipment. The individual will interface with Manufacturing and Design Engineers to gather information, define/implement validation tests, formulate and present solutions.

Responsibilities

• Isolate problems and troubleshoot down to the component level using schematics and discrete test equipment.
• Interface between Production Test Engineering and Design Engineering to investigate and resolve failure symptoms during production test.
• Perform manual testing configuring discrete test equipment; DMM, RF power meter, oscilloscope, frequency generators, spectrum and data analyzers etc.
• Operate automated test stations and evaluate product performance.
• Evaluate unit performance and compare to established specifications.
• Provide technical status of product performance, evaluate automated test results, troubleshooting test equipment and test stations to the component level.
• Compile, evaluate and present data in a concise and informative format.

Requirements

• Understand and write schematic drawings, Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Test Procedures, and rework documents.
• Basic math skill and computer skills to include MSWord and Excel.
• Good knowledge of RF Microwave Technology and Digital circuits.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours.
• Operational Knowledge of Manufacturing/Workmanship Standards and their Understanding
• Good Decision Making & Problem Solving, Teamwork and Communications skills
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

Skills

• Knowledge of electronic components.
• Experience with RF & Digital Test equipment including: Spectrum & Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Frequency Generators, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, logic and data analyzers.
• Ability to communicate intelligently with Design Engineers.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

About

This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.