Analyzing Technician I

Spectraforce Technologies; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Lanham, MD is seeking an Intermediate ATE Test Line Technician with 1-3 years of hands-on electronics/RF experience for a 3+ month contract to hire. You will support daily ATE test-line operations and work closely with technicians and engineering to maintain production flow.

Responsibilities include performing functional, electrical, and RF testing, troubleshooting failures, reviewing results, documenting actions, and escalating complex issues to engineering.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on testing experience in electronics/RF.
• Experience with ATE or automated production test systems.
• Basic electronics understanding and hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Windows-based test applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ATE test stations.
• Perform functional, electrical, and RF testing.
• Troubleshoot failures and identify root causes.
• Document results and follow troubleshooting procedures.
• Escalate complex issues to engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, quality, ISO, and 5S.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Problem-solving

Tools

ATE equipment

RF gear

Multimeters

RF test gear

Job description

Job Title:

Analyzing Technician I

Duration:

3+ months | Contract to Hire

Location:

Lanham, MD 20706

Worksite:

100% Onsite

Position Summary

We are seeking an Intermediate ATE Test Line Technician with 1-3 years of hands-on experience in electronics, RF, manufacturing, or production testing. This role will support daily ATE test-line operations, troubleshoot product and station failures, and work closely with technicians and engineering teams to maintain production flow and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and production test stations.
• Perform functional, electrical, and RF testing on electronic products.
• Troubleshoot failed units and identify hardware, software, fixture, or test-equipment issues.
• Review test results and follow established troubleshooting procedures and work instructions.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of test stations, cables, fixtures, connections, and equipment.
• Use electronic test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, RF test equipment, and communication analyzers.
• Document test results, failures, repairs, and troubleshooting activities accurately.
• Escalate complex or recurring technical issues to engineering or technical support.
• Support engineering with failure analysis and verification testing.
• Follow ESD, safety, quality, ISO, and 5S requirements.
• Work closely with production, repair, quality, and engineering teams to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a test technician, electronics technician, RF technician, manufacturing technician, or similar role.
• Experience with ATE or automated production test systems.
• Basic understanding of electronics and hardware troubleshooting.
• Experience using electronic and RF test equipment.
• Familiarity with Windows-based test applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with RF, wireless, cellular, or communication equipment.
• Familiarity with Keysight, VIAVI, Rohde & Schwarz, or similar equipment.
• Basic understanding of RF measurements and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ADB, command-line tools, or automated diagnostics is a plus.

Resume Requirement

Resume must be limited to one page. Resumes exceeding one page will not be considered.