MW/RF Wireless Technician

Pacific Industrial Development; Adamstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with safe harbor match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Trans-Tech is seeking a MW/RF Wireless Technician in Adamstown, MD. The role covers development, design, and manufacturing support for microwave passive devices, with emphasis on ceramic resonator-based filters. You will prototype, test, document designs, and guide manufacturing introductions across lifecycle stages.

The position requires experience with RF test equipment and soldering, plus the ability to read schematics and select reliable components. A US person is required.

Qualifications

• Education in electronics with RF/microwave theory and training.
• Experience in RF/microwave hardware development preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and follow wiring diagrams; MOS/SMT soldering skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support microwave passive devices and ceramic resonator filters.
• Prototype testing and transition to volume manufacturing.
• Design and test RF filters from <1 GHz to 40 GHz.
• Select components and review vendor capabilities for reliability.
• Perform bench tuning and precision soldering per IPC-A-610 standards.

Skills

RF theory

Schematic reading

Soldering accuracy

Diagnostics and testing

Analytical mindset

Education

High school diploma or electronics training

Associate degree in electronics technology (plus RF knowledge)

Tools

RF Test Equipment

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscopes

Power Amplifiers

DVMs

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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MW/RF Wireless Technician

Full Time Regular Technical Adamstown, MD, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1130

Salary Range: $25.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Trans-Tech is the leading design and manufacturer of RF and microwave components that help our world communicate, discover, create, protect, explore and more. We supply advanced materials, circulators and isolators, ferrites and magnetic materials, dielectric, ceramic bandpass filters, coaxial resonators, and coaxial inductors.

Position Overview: The RF Design Technician is responsible for the development, design, and manufacturing support of microwave passive devices, with a focus on ceramic resonator-based filters. This role involves concept development, design documentation, prototype testing, and successful manufacturing introduction. The senior technician will provide technical leadership and support across various stages of product development and lifecycle management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Technical Support: Provide training and technical support from concept through prototype to ensure smooth transition into volume manufacturing. Interface with manufacturing to resolve production and technical problems.
• Assist with Design and Development: Conceptualize, plan, design, develop, and analyze microwave filters for frequencies between < 1 GHz to 40 GHz.
• Component Selection: Select electronic parts, components, or integrated circuitry based on specifications and reliability. Review vendor capabilities to support product development.
• Bench Design and Tuning: To build prototype filters on the bench tuned to meet design performance specifications.
• Precision Solder Techniques:Apply skills for solder/solder reflow of surface-mount devices (SMD) and apply visual acceptance criteria for inspection of finished products as defined in IPC-A-610
• Good soldering techniques and able to do solder rework using a microscope.
• Familiarity with ESD safety and prevention.
• Experience with RF Test and Measurement equipment, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Frequency Generators, Power Amplifiers, Oscilloscopes, DVM’s, etc.
• Experience with multi-layer printed wiring boards (PWB) design and layout up to 40 GHz.
• Knowledge of metallization processes, including thick film processes.
• Ability to use diagnostic and microwave evaluation and test equipment.
• Strong analytical and design methodology skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks and standard computer software packages (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent plus formal military or commercial electronics training, or an associate degree in electronics technology with knowledge in radio frequency/microwave theory and technology.
• Experience: Experience in RF/microwave hardware development, with progressively increasing responsibility is a plus.
• Skills:Competent in RF measurements and design validation procedures with the ability to apply microwave theory in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of passive microwave devices is a plus. Ability to read/follow wiring schematics.
  • Knowledge of the ANSYS simulation software a plus.
• Security: Must be a US Person.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Option to participate in 401(k) plan with safe harbor match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Trans-Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.