RF Technician

About the role

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA. As an RF Test Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting products down to the component level using tools such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. The position is 100% onsite in an engineering lab equipped with electro-static flooring and pressure testing equipment to simulate space conditions; lab attire is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and test assemblies down to the component level.
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Determine and develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Analyze defective prototypes from the engineering team.
• Complete rework on engineering designs or systems as a result of testing.

Requirements

• Experience and understanding of RF systems.
• Experience troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• 2-3 years of experience using digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, base band signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, RF power meters, RF signal generators, and bit error rate testers.
• Ability to read test procedures, schematics, assembly drawings, and other product-related documentation.
• Soldering skills under a microscope for components down to 0402 size.
• Microwave RF power amplifier tuning experience preferred.
• IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required; Technical/Trade School preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $28.50/hr.

Schedule

Single shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, 100% onsite in Newtown, PA.