Sr RF Technician
About the role
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion multi‑industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch – products that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries across aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems business area. As a Principal Electrical Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for designing complex printed circuit boards using micro‑processors/controllers, high‑efficiency power supplies, analog signal conditioning, sensors, and RF components; you may also design ordnance‑initiation systems to safety‑community standards, and FPGA design in VHDL/Verilog is a bonus. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret‑level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Performing a variety of complex technical test functions related to the support of production activities. This includes set‑up, operation, modification, calibrations, and testing of digital/analog/RF and electro‑optical/infrared (EO/IR) electronic assembly and sub‑assembly processes.
- Diagnose and correct equipment and system malfunctions which fail to respond to standard corrective measures.
- Write and interpret specifications used in designing, maintaining, and calibrating electronic systems, chassis, or components.
- Prepare reports, charts and graphs as part of process documentation.
Qualifications
- Technical training with 4‑6 years of experience; Associates Degree in Electronics Technology or technical degree preferred.
- Team‑oriented with strong communication and interfacing skills to execute