RF/ Manufacturing Technician

About the role

Join a team at the forefront of satellite communications technology, where precision, quality, and innovation are central to everything we do. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring high-performance radio frequency (RF) systems meet strict customer and industry standards. You’ll collaborate with skilled technicians and engineers, contributing directly to the reliability of advanced communication systems used worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Align, test, troubleshoot, and repair high-power solid-state microwave amplifiers
• Work with block upconverters and digital control interfaces to ensure system performance
• Perform RF testing using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
• Tune RF amplifiers across multiple frequency bands including S-Band, C-Band, X-Band, and Ku-Band
• Verify performance against key parameters such as gain, power, VSWR, harmonics, and compression
• Interpret test data and diagnose performance issues
• Apply soldering techniques during tuning and repair processes
• Follow safety procedures and technical documentation accurately
• Prepare basic reports and communicate findings with internal teams

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with RF or microwave electronics and test equipment – required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electronics – required
• Soldering skills for circuit tuning and repair – required
• Ability to understand RF test measurements and concepts – required
• Solid computer skills for testing and documentation – required
• 2–5 years of directly related technical experience – required
• Associate degree in electronics or equivalent military/work experience – required
• High school diploma or vocational training in a technical field – required

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with advanced satellite communication technologies
• Collaborative, hands-on technical environment
• Career growth within a specialized and high-demand field
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $50,600.00–$67,500.00. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.