RF Test Technician

Responsibilities

• Tune, test and troubleshoot microwave components from 20MHz to 40GHz, including but not limited to, filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, filter-LNAs, amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs)
• Test thermal, shock, vibration and environmental tests, troubleshooting/problem solving, debugging of moderate problems by using a variety of test equipment, including bus analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to ensure the highest quality of integrated and tested products
• Perform RF/Microwave related tests utilizing laboratory equipment including network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, and multi-meters
• Set-up test equipment for testing of production hardware under minimal supervision
• May assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units
• Develop an understanding of operation, and parametric behavior of RF components
• Conduct manual and automated production tests on RF semiconductor components

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Five or more years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing
• Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning
• Understand meaning of electrical measurements including but not limited to return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, etc.
• Understand DC theory (Ohm's Law)
• Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures
• Ability to work under a microscope including excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Familiarity with electronic circuits fundamentals, and RF measurement methods
• Ability to use lab test equipment including vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, digital multi-meters, and basic electronic tools