Production RF Test Engineer

Metrea; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA/FSA

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Life & disability

AD&D coverage

Pet insurance

Employee assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Metrea Advanced Signals in New York seeks an RF Test Technician to support the manufacturing team by testing, troubleshooting, and validating RF communication products and electronic assemblies. The role emphasizes operating test equipment, executing production tests, documenting results, and collaborating with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on RF systems experience, electronics diagnostics, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF testing and troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with RF principles (frequency, modulation, signal behavior).
• Experience with automated test systems (ATE).
• Documenting test results and corrective actions in quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow assembly prints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform functional, RF, and environmental testing on boards and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate documentation proving testing per quality systems.
• Troubleshoot failures at component, board, and system levels.
• Use RF equipment (spectrum/network analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, meters).
• Develop test instructions and SOPs.

Skills

RF testing

RF principles

Communication

ATE experience

Troubleshooting

Education

IPC-610

J-Standard

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Job description

Position Summary

In this role you will support the manufacturing team by testing, troubleshooting, and validating RF communication products and electronic assemblies to ensure they meet performance and quality requirements. This role is responsible for operating test equipment, executing production test procedures, identifying and resolving technical issues, documenting results, and working closely with engineering, quality, and production teams. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with RF systems, electronics diagnostics, and a strong attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Must be able to read, interpret and follow assembly prints, schematics and work instructions.
• Perform functional, RF, and environmental testing of circuit boards and top‑level assemblies.
• Maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves that testing has been carried out in accordance with internal quality systems or regulations. It is important that procedures are followed, equally important is proving these operations were carried out and documented.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures at the component, board, and system level.
• Utilize RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
• Aid in developing product test instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Document test results, failures, and corrective actions in accordance with quality procedures.
• Maintain test equipment calibration status.
• Train other Metrea employees on testing, reading and interpreting schematics, and troubleshooting RF circuits.
• Conduct product tests and quality checks to ensure the highest product quality is upheld.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and handling procedures.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in RF assembly testing and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with RF principles (frequency, modulation, signal behavior).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with automated test systems (ATE)
• Systematic approach in problem solving and troubleshooting

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

IPC-610 and J-Standard certifications desired

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insuranceLong‑term and short‑term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Advanced Signals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting.