RF & Antenna Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test antennas and RF-related components and subsystems in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Aid the engineering department by participating in design reviews and providing practical, hands-on input on manufacturability, testability, assembly methods, and fixture/tooling considerations.
• Support chamber operations including fixture setup, antenna under test (AUT) mounting, cable routing, calibration activities, and basic troubleshooting of measurement issues.
• Document test setups, procedures, results, and any non-conformances; generate clear and accurate test data packages and reports as required.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of RF and electromechanical assemblies and support root-cause analysis of test anomalies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow all safety, ESD, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and other cross-functional team members to meet program schedules and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (active Secret preferred).
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools, power tools, and precision assembly techniques.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to document work clearly and interface with engineers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative technical team in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Experience

• Hands-on experience assembling or testing helical, horn, patch, phased-array, or other antenna types.
• Soldering, crimping, and RF connector termination experience (SMA, Type-N, etc.).
• Familiarity with basic RF principles (S-parameters, gain, VSWR/return loss, impedance matching).
• Prior experience in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing or prototype development environments.
• Military electronics or RF/avionics technician background.