Antenna Range Technician II — Hands-On RF Testing

CesiumAstro; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision benefits

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Westminster, MD seeks an Antenna Range Technician 2 to execute antenna range tests and maintain test facilities. You will work with RF equipment, set up test fixtures, and produce timely results for engineering development and production testing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on range execution, test setup integration, and precise documentation. Candidates should be comfortable with RF cabling, mechanical fixtures, and collaboration tools while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience as an Antenna Technician, Test Technician, Engineering Technician, or similar technical role.
• Experience working with RF systems, antenna systems, or active electronics.
• Hands‑on experience with lab and test equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, DMMs, and power meters preferred.
• Familiarity with antenna measurement fundamentals, RF test methods, and antenna range operations preferred.
• Experience working with mechanical fixtures, RF cabling, and instrumentation integration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot with direction.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to work well under deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong digital, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, diagrams, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute antenna and antenna range test plans and provide concise, timely reporting of findings.
• Configure, operate, and maintain antenna range facilities, including anechoic chambers, positioners, RF cabling, and support equipment.
• Support setup and alignment of antennas, fixtures, instrumentation, and devices under test for near‑field and far‑field measurements.
• Assist with antenna pattern, gain, polarization, and RF performance measurements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and repeatable test setups consisting of instrumentation, switching, cabling, and mechanical integration hardware.
• Troubleshoot test setup, cabling, instrumentation, and range configuration issues with guidance from engineering staff.
• Support calibration and verification activities for antenna range systems and RF instrumentation.
• Organize and maintain antenna testing facilities, equipment, inventory, and lab resources.
• Execute and provide feedback on detailed test documentation with strong attention to quality and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement efforts for range efficiency, setup repeatability, and test execution processes.

Skills

RF basics

Antenna test

Documentation

Mechanical fixtures

Team collaboration

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

DMMs

Power meters

Job description

CesiumAstro in Westminster, MD seeks an Antenna Range Technician 2 to execute antenna range tests and maintain test facilities. You will work with RF equipment, set up test fixtures, and produce timely results for engineering development and production testing.

The role emphasizes hands‑on range execution, test setup integration, and precise documentation. Candidates should be comfortable with RF cabling, mechanical fixtures, and collaboration tools while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced,