Electronics Technician (RF)

FIRST RF; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

FIRST RF in Boulder, CO is seeking an Electronics Technician for the RF department to rapidly prototype antenna designs and assist RF Engineers in the design, build, and test of new RF apertures and concepts.

The role focuses on hands-on fabrication, testing, and process development, with opportunities to contribute to design reviews and transition prototypes into production. This is a full-time position with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Associate’s degree in Electronics and Computer Technology or equivalent
• Mechanical and machining skills to build
• RF equipment knowledge to test prototypes
• Proven ability to independently bring-up new designs, including the ability to lead others in the bring-up of new designs
• Experience with hot-air guns, reflow ovens, and solder stencils
• Ability for light mechanical assembly with common hand tools
• Strong communication skills, ability to problem solve and work effectively within deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist RF Engineers in designing, building, and testing
• Provide input for design reviews, proposals, specifications and work standards
• Develop build procedures, processes and training to help transition newly developed products into production
• Machining and mechanical skills to build and test prototypes
• Understanding of the principals of high-speed digital design and RF circuit design

Skills

Communication

Machining

RF testing

Leadership

Light assembly

Problem solving

Deadlines

Education

Associate degree in Electronics and Computer Technology

Tools

Hot-air guns

Reflow ovens

Solder stencils

Job description

Brief Description

As an Electronics Technician for our RF department, you will rapidly prototype antennas designs. In this role, you will support RF Engineers in the design, build, and test of new RF apertures and concepts.

Summary

As an Electronics Technician for our RF department, you will rapidly prototype antennas designs. In this role, you will support RF Engineers in the design, build, and test of new RF apertures and concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist RF Engineers in designing, building, and testing
• Provide input for design reviews, proposals, specifications and work standards
• Develop build procedures, processes and training to help transition newly developed products into production
• Machining and mechanical skills to build and test prototypes
• Understanding of the principals of high-speed digital design and RF circuit design

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Associate’s degree in Electronics and Computer Technology or equivalent
• Mechanical and machining skills to build
• RF equipment knowledge to test prototypes
• Proven ability to independently bring-up new designs, including the ability to lead others in the bring-up of new designs
• Experience with hot-air guns, reflow ovens, and solder stencils
• Ability for light mechanical assembly with common hand tools
• Strong communication skills, ability to problem solve and work effectively within deadlines

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Typical office hours include Monday-Friday, 8:0 am-4:30 pm; however, these hours may vary based on workload and the manager’s discretion.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The employee will also regularly be seated at a desk and using a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About FIRST RF

FIRST RF is a fast-growing, multi-discipline, privately owned small business focused on engineering and manufacturing of advanced technologies - specifically in antennas and radio frequency (RF) systems. We are an energetic team empowered with world-class facilities and resources. We promote a culture which prioritizes innovation and responsiveness. By making bold investments in the development of groundbreaking technologies, FIRST RF has fielded award-winning products ranging from revolutionary passive antennas to highly complex, active antenna systems.

Benefits Summary

We offer all employees four weeks of PTO each year, flexible scheduling, hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, up to 6% 401(k) match, and healthcare, dental, and vision plans.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.