Radar Test Technician

Indra Group USA; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indra Group USA is seeking an RF Test Technician to support the testing and validation of radar subsystems and components. You will work with RF instrumentation, assemble RF components and wiring, and run radio frequency tests per procedures and defense/industry standards.

The role involves performing RF tests on radar subsystems, assembling RF wiring and connectors, and setting up test equipment in controlled lab environments.

Qualifications

• Must have AS/AAS in electronics or related field.
• Alternatively a technical/trade certificate in electronics/telecommunications.
• Experience with RF instrumentation and RF testing equipment.
• Hands-on experience wiring, cabling, and assembling RF components.
• Familiar with lab or production test environments.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and documentation.
• Experience with defense or aerospace standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing on radar subsystems using standard RF test equipment.
• Assemble and integrate RF components, wiring and connectors.
• Set up and operate test equipment in lab or controlled environments.
• Record and report test results; support troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with defense, quality and safety standards.

Skills

RF instrumentation

RF testing equipment

RF wiring

Cable assembly

Component assembly

Procedures & documentation

Lab/testing environment

Defense/Aerospace standards

Education

Associate degree or AS/AAS in Electronics or related

Trade school Electronics/Telecommunications Technician

Tools

RF test equipment

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

The RF Test Technician is responsible for supporting the testing and validation of radar subsystems and components. This role involves working with RF instrumentation, assembling RF components and wiring, and executing radio frequency tests in accordance with technical procedures and applicable defense and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing on radar subsystems using standard RF test equipment and instrumentation.
• Assemble and integrate RF components, including RF wiring and connectors.
• Set up and operate test equipment in laboratory or controlled test environments.
• Follow detailed technical procedures, test plans, and documentation requirements.
• Record and report test results accurately and support troubleshooting when needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable defense, quality, and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (AS/AAS) in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Systems, Control Systems, or related technical field
• OR technical/trade school certification as an Electronics or Telecommunications Technician.
• Experience working with RF instrumentation and RF testing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with RF wiring, cabling, and component assembly.
• Familiarity with laboratory or production test environments.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and documentation.
• Experience working with defense or aerospace standards is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, RF Technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience supporting radar or defense-related systems.
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Ability to work with precision electronic components and RF connectors using appropriate tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document test results accurately.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, test documentation, and reporting.