Radio Frequency Technician

Thales; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced RF test engineer to lead integration and tuning of RF building blocks and AESA antennas. You will work with software and hardware teams to ensure smooth product evolution, perform rigorous near-field tests, and validate antenna performance while maintaining thorough documentation.

You will mentor junior technicians, drive testing process improvements and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in an aerospace/defense setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in RF products assembly, integration and tests for defense/space apps.
• Experience with RF solid-state PA, receivers and antennas near-field tests is a plus.
• Arabic/English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration tuning and tests of RF building blocks per procedures and quality standards.
• Manage near-field tuning and testing of AESA antennas in anechoic chamber; ensure proper setup and calibration during measurements.
• Oversee validation of antenna performance in near-field environment and document results.

Skills

RF measurements

AESA near-field testing

RF blocks integration

Mentor junior technicians

Education

Bachelor in RF measurement

Tools

RF test benches

Power amplifiers

Anechoic chamber

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesIn fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1800 people across Egypt Iraq Kuwait KSA Lebanon Oman Pakistan Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabis airport.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the integration tuning and tests of RF building blocks / products in line with procedures and quality standards
• Manage and lead the execution of near-field tuning and test of AESA antennas in anechoic chamber ensuring their correct setup and calibration during the measurement process
• Oversee the validation of antenna performance in the near-field environment
• With the support of the local technical referent in RF measurement and of the experts from the business lines participate to troubleshooting near-field technical challenges and propose/implement improvement process initiatives
• Work closely with the software and hardware engineering team to ensure smooth integration of products evolution or new products
• Ensure that all testing and integration activities comply with industry standards safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation including test reports issue tracking and performance analysis ensuring accurate records for future reference
• Actively contribute to process improvements in tuning and testing procedures driving efficiency and quality enhancements
• Act as a mentor and technical referent guiding junior technicians in the proper execution of building blocks and antennas tests

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of experience in RF products assembly integration and tests for defense and/or space applications. Experience on RF solid-state power amplifiers receivers and antennas near-field tests are a plus.

QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor in RF measurement.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Deep experience in microwave technologies (defense and/or space applications) especially assembly integration and tests
• Good knowledge of power and RF tests benches (user profile)
• Ability to take part of technical troubleshooting campaigns
• Ability to lead guide and mentor junior technicians fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Strong analytical skills to interpret test results identify anomalies and suggest corrective actions
• Ability to drive improvements in testing processes and methodologies optimizing the efficiency and quality of products/sub-systems integration
• You speak Arabic / English with excellent communication

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

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