Drone Electronics Test Technician — RF & PCB Expert

Actalent, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid leave & PTO

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to troubleshoot, test, and repair PCBs and RF systems used in drones and advanced platforms. You will diagnose issues down to the component level, conduct structured experiments, and document findings.

Collaboration with production leadership and other technicians is essential to ensure quality and performance across tests. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators, with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in electronics testing or related field.
• Ability to troubleshoot PCBs down to component level.
• Experience with RF systems and drone-related testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PCBs to component level and isolate faults.
• Diagnose RF system issues and verify performance.
• Set up and analyze tests per product procedures.
• Record results and maintain accurate test records.
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams to support repair.
• Perform soldering and rework as needed for repairs.
• Guide and train junior technicians on procedures.

Skills

Electronics testing

Troubleshooting down to component

RF systems knowledge

Soldering & rework

Documentation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to troubleshoot, test, and repair PCBs and RF systems used in drones and advanced platforms. You will diagnose issues down to the component level, conduct structured experiments, and document findings.

Collaboration with production leadership and other technicians is essential to ensure quality and performance across tests. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and signal generators, with strong