MW/RF Wireless Technician

Trans-Tech; Adamstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Trans-Tech in Adamstown, MD is seeking an MW/RF Wireless Technician to support development and manufacturing of microwave passive devices, focusing on ceramic resonator-based filters. You will contribute from concept through prototype and into volume production, guiding testing and documentation.

The role requires RF/microwave theory knowledge, hands-on soldering, bench tuning, and experience with RF test equipment. Local, on-site work is expected with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Electronics training with RF/microwave theory knowledge is required.
• Experience in RF/microwave hardware development is a plus.
• Ability to read/follow wiring schematics and apply microwave theory to testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and technical support from concept through prototype to volume manufacturing.
• Conceptualize, plan, design, and analyze microwave filters for frequencies 1 GHz and below up to 40 GHz.
• Bench design and tuning to meet design specs; build prototypes on bench and verify performance.
• Perform precision soldering/rework with microscopes and ensure IPC-A-610 compliant workmanship.
• Interface with manufacturing to resolve production and technical problems; support lifecycle management.

Skills

RF measurements

Design validation

Prototype testing

Soldering (SMT)

ESD safety

Reading schematics

AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Microwave theory

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Frequency Generators

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

AutoCAD/ SolidWorks

Job description

MW/RF Wireless Technician

Full Time Regular Technical Adamstown, MD, US

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.