Electronics Prototyping & RF QA Technician

Ondas; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ondas Networks is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to prototype, assemble, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits for new product development. You will work closely with the engineering team to resolve QA issues and perform failure analysis on RMA returns to ensure quality and reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, building prototypes, reviewing schematics and BOMs, and supporting lab maintenance and manufacturing introductions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a similar electronics role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electronic failures including root-cause analysis down to components.
• Build prototypes and experimental units from plans or CAD models.
• Assemble prototype cables and wiring for bench tests.
• Review schematics, assembly documents and BOMs for accuracy.
• Assist maintenance of engineering test labs.
• Support manufacturing new product introductions.
• Support conformance testing and QA processes.

Skills

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Schematic reading

RF fundamentals

English communication

Hand soldering

Team player

Education

AS Electronics or CS

BSEE/BSCS desirable

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

PCB CAD tools

Linux OS

Job description

Ondas Networks is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Electronics Engineering Technician to support new product development and engineering operations. In this role, you will prototype, assemble, troubleshoot, and repair electronic circuits for emerging products while working closely with the engineering team. You will also play a key role in resolving escalated production QA issues and performing failure analysis and repairs for RMA returns to help drive quality and reliability.

Essential Functions/Critical Elements/Job Duties/Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
· Diagnose and resolve electronic failures in complex products. This includes performing root-cause analysis and troubleshooting down to the component level.
· Build prototypes and experimental units from plans, sketches, or 2D and 3D CAD models.
· Build prototype cables and wiring for bench top tests and product development.
· Review and check schematics, assembly documents and BOMs for accuracy.
· Asist in maintenance of engineering test lab setups.
· Support manufacturing new product introduction efforts.
· Support compliance engineering during product conformance testing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Requirements
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and work with minimal supervision. Must have a technical background and experience with complex electronic circuits and mechanical assemblies. Be able to read schematics, circuit diagrams and mechanical drawings. Knowledgeable of RF fundamentals and radio communications. Ability to comprehend complex circuits, components and interconnections of analog, RF, and digital PCBAs and systems. Must have excellent soldering skills of small SMD components and be able to identify different component types and packages. Be able to remove and replace SMD components and implement rework per engineering change orders and production support. Experience making cables and wire harness assemblies. Experience using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, VSWR meters and other electronic test equipment.
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite. Linux OS experience is desirable. PCB CAD tools skills for schematic and PCBA review are a plus. Must possess good verbal and written English communication skills. Must be personable, tolerant, and respectful of coworkers and be a willing and cooperative member of a small engineering team.

Education and Training
AS Electronics or Computer Science, or equivalent 5 years of experience, BSEE, BSCS desirable.

Overall Experience
Expected to have a minimum of five years’ previous work experience in a similar role. Experience in wireless communications is essential. Desire for working in small to mid-size companies preferrable. Aptitude for working in an environment where all team members perform multiple job functions and work as a team to accomplish big goals.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Work is to be performed in an office, lab and assembly room environment requiring considerable time sitting or standing, and may require stooping, crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds unassisted on a regular basis

Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $105,000 – $125,000 per year. This range represents the good faith estimate of the salary Ondas Networks reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable law. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, which may include annual incentive compensation, health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to the terms of applicable plans and programs.