Engineering Technician

Judge Group, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. in Palo Alto is seeking an Engineering Technician to assemble, align, and test high-power microwave hardware and accelerator components. This contract role requires hands-on lab work, reading engineering drawings, and safe handling of high-voltage systems.

You will document results and support root-cause analysis while following safety procedures. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or technical training in engineering technology and experience with test equipment such

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in engineering technology or related field.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, electronics, or lab test equipment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Mechanical lab work including lifting up to 50 lbs and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test high-power microwave and linear accelerator hardware, including RF structures, waveguides, and pulsed power systems
• Perform precision mechanical assembly, alignment, and installation of accelerator and RF components
• Support high-voltage and pulsed power testing following established safety procedures
• Set up and operate test stands, data acquisition systems, and basic instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)
• Document assembly procedures, test results, and as-built configurations
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support root-cause analysis of component or system failures
• Follow lab safety, radiation, and electrical safety protocols; contribute to continuous improvement of procedures

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electronics testing

Reading schematics

Lab safety practices

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Technical training in electronics

Tools

LabVIEW

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

Location: Palo Alto, CA Salary: $25.00 USD Hourly – $27.00 USD Hourly Description:

Job Title : Engineering Technician

Location: Palto, CA

Duration:- 12 Months

Job Descriptions:

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test high-power microwave and linear accelerator hardware, including RF structures, waveguides, and pulsed power systems
• Perform precision mechanical assembly, alignment, and installation of accelerator and RF components
• Support high-voltage and pulsed power testing following established safety procedures
• Set up and operate test stands, data acquisition systems, and basic instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)
• Document assembly procedures, test results, and as-built configurations
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support root-cause analysis of component or system failures
• Follow lab safety, radiation, and electrical safety protocols; contribute to continuous improvement of procedures

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in engineering technology, electronics, physics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Experience with mechanical assembly, electronics, or laboratory test equipment
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and written procedures
• Comfortable working with hands-on hardware in a lab or industrial environment
• Must be able to qualify for required safety authorizations, including radiation and high-voltage work, and comply with all applicable training and safety procedures.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF, microwave, accelerator, or high-voltage systems
• Experience in an R&D, accelerator, aerospace, or defense laboratory environment
• Experience working collaboratively with engineers and scientists
• Experience with LabVIEW for test stand operation, data acquisition, or basic automation and control
• Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and circuit diagrams
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electronic circuit issues at the board or system level

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