Test Technician II

About the role

As an RF Production Technician II at CPI, you'll bring depth, precision, and hands-on expertise to a wide range of technical tasks, including operating and maintaining advanced RF and antenna test facilities, authoring RF test procedures, collecting and analyzing RF test data, producing technical reports, collaborating cross-functionally, performing equipment operations, constructing/troubleshooting/calibrating/adjusting/testing/diagnosing equipment, modifying/debugging tools, documenting experiments, analyzing test data for improvements, supporting prototype development, conducting RF tests in lab and on test range, building/repairing electronic/electromechanical systems, adjusting/maintaining RF systems per schematics, performing routine preventative maintenance.

Please note: this position will be transitioning to our Plano office by December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced RF and antenna test facilities, ensuring reliability and accuracy in critical testing environments
• Author RF test procedures, collect and analyze RF test data, and produce clear, actionable technical reports for engineering and quality teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to define and implement robust test strategies
• Perform diverse equipment and process operations, applying advanced skills across electrical, software, and manufacturing domains
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and diagnose equipment, components, devices, and systems to meet high technical standards
• Modify and debug tools and equipment, building from detailed drawings and schematics to support engineering prototyping and production needs
• Document and conduct experiments under the guidance of technical leadership to refine designs and improve product functionality
• Analyze test data to identify cause-effect relationships, then recommend and help implement process improvements and corrective actions
• Support prototype development, including testing, adjusting, and assembling electromechanical systems, RF circuits, and specialized test apparatus
• Independently conduct RF tests both in a controlled lab setting and out on the test range using advanced RF instrumentation
• Build, troubleshoot, and repair electronic or electromechanical systems with a focus on feeds, modules, and mission-critical hardware
• Adjust and maintain RF and electronic systems based on schematics and engineering instructions
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep testing facilities and production hardware in peak operational condition

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in RF systems and production environments
• RF and controls expertise across a variety of applications
• Demonstrated experience using spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, VNAs, and other RF test equipment
• Proficiency in soldering and ability to meet J-STD certification