Antenna RF Test Technician - SatCom Lab

Intellian Technologies; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible time off

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Disability coverage

Job summary

Intellian Technologies is seeking an Antenna RF Test Technician to test and characterize antennas, RF modules, and SatCom terminals. You will set up measurement instruments, configure ranges, and conduct tests while organizing data for reports.

The role requires hands-on RF bench work, strong documentation, and collaboration with engineers and vendors. On-site lab work in a satellite communications environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, or 2–4 years of RF measurement experience.
• Basic knowledge or interest in microwave and antenna principles.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test bench tools (soldering, oscilloscope, power supplies).
• Strong documentation skills with MS Office to organize test plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Test and characterize prototypes and products of antennas and RF modules in SatCom terminals.
• Set up RF measurement instruments and DUT for test processes.
• Configure antenna ranges and device under test for tests.
• Conduct test procedures and organize data for design reviews.
• Manage RF test instruments and lab facilities.
• Collaborate with vendors and design engineers on test cases.

Skills

RF measurement equipment

Microwave & antenna concepts

Electrical test bench tools

Documentation with MS Office

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

RF test equipment

Signal generator

Spectrum analyzer

Vector network analyzer

Job description

Intellian Technologies is seeking an Antenna RF Test Technician to test and characterize antennas, RF modules, and SatCom terminals. You will set up measurement instruments, configure ranges, and conduct tests while organizing data for reports.

The role requires hands-on RF bench work, strong documentation, and collaboration with engineers and vendors. On-site lab work in a satellite communications environment is expected.