Millimeter-Wave RF Technician: Assembly, Test & Lab Work

Colonial Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement benefit 10% of base pay

Total Rewards information

Job summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks a full-time technician to join the Millimeter/Submillimeter receiver group in Charlottesville, VA. You will assemble microwave and millimeter-wave components and test sensitive devices in a lab setting.

The role requires about 3 years of RF/microwave fabrication experience and an associate's degree, with a Bachelor's considered an asset. Strong documentation and MS Office skills are essential for recording results.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional RF/microwave fabrication experience.
• Excellent writing and records keeping skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office/Data analysis skills.
• Methodical, team-oriented in an R&D setting.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assemble millimeter wave and microwave circuits.
• Test millimeter wave and microwave circuits and systems.
• Record and analyze test data.
• Maintain lab supplies and parts and reorder as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Wire bonder

RF test equipment

Job description

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks a full-time technician to join the Millimeter/Submillimeter receiver group in Charlottesville, VA. You will assemble microwave and millimeter-wave components and test sensitive devices in a lab setting.

The role requires about 3 years of RF/microwave fabrication experience and an associate's degree, with a Bachelor's considered an asset. Strong documentation and MS Office skills are essential for recording results.