Microwave Test Technician Weekend Shift

About the role

This position supports our Weekend Day Shift working Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5AM to 5PM. You will work 36 Hours and be paid for 40 Hours plus earn a 10% pay premium. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

Responsibilities

• Functional testing, verification, and debugging of Radio Frequency (RF) modules
• Ensuring all hardware meets stringent performance specifications and quality standards before delivery
• Operating complex test equipment
• Executing detailed test procedures
• Performing root-cause analysis on failing components to support the production cycle

Requirements

• Proven experience in RF/Microwave testing and a strong understanding of RF fundamentals (S-parameters, impedance matching, signal flow)
• Hands-on experience with VNAs and Spectrum Analyzers
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings to perform board-level troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in RF/Microwave testing and a strong understanding of RF fundamentals (S-parameters, impedance matching, signal flow).
• Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with VNAs and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to read schematics and technical drawings to perform board-level troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and basic scripting (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).
• Familiarity with soldering and rework of small surface-mount (SMD) components.
• Prior experience in a defense or aerospace manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle small, fragile electronic components and use precision hand tools.
• Ability to remain focused during repetitive testing cycles while maintaining high attention to detail.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $47614 - $76181
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.