Radio Frequency Test Technician

Space Vector Corporation; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 55,500 - 102,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous paid time off

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fisica, Inc. is a leading defense contractor in San Leandro, CA, seeking a Microwave Test Technician to test and troubleshoot microwave components and assemblies onsite.

The role requires interpretation of drawings, usage of precision instruments, and adherence to customer specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards. You will work with Randtron and related units, performing routine testing, data collection, and problem solving to improve production test processes.

Qualifications

• Requires AA degree in electronics or 2 years of specialized trade or military training with 6+ years related experience.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting and repairing microwave products and components.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and use precision measuring instruments.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and verify standard microwave bench test equipment and instruments.
• Test microwave components, sub-assemblies and final products to meet specs.
• Troubleshoot components and systems; diagnose malfunctions and remedies.
• Evaluate tests and recommend production test equipment; interface with other departments.
• May provide work directions to lower-level technicians; review data for accuracy.

Skills

Microwave testing

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

AA degree in electronics

6+ years related experience or equivalent

Tools

Network analyzers

Sweep generators

Frequency counters

Job description

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Full Time San Leandro, CA, US

Salary Range: $26.68 To $49.28 Hourly

Job Title

RF Microwave Test Technician

Location

San Leandro, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit

Randtron

Security Clearance

Preferred candidate to possess an active U.S. Government “Secret” Security Clearance

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Company Overview

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground‑based antennas, as well as cutting‑edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Fisica operates through three distinct business units—ATI, Randtron, and Datron—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. The company is committed to engineering excellence, manufacturing quality, and mission‑critical solutions that enhance national security.

Position Summary

Responsible for testing and troubleshooting microwave components, sub‑assemblies and final products to ensure products meet company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs set‑up and checks accuracy of standard microwave bench test equipment, such as sweep generators, network analyzers, and frequency counters.
• Performs microwave test, takes measurements and tunes products to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoots components, sub‑assemblies, final products and/or systems and test equipment to determine cause and remedy of malfunctions.
• Troubleshot electrical and mechanical equipment used to test antennas.
• Evaluates tests and recommends commercial test equipment for use in the production test department.
• Interfaces, as directed, with other departments to resolve problems regarding testing or assembly.
• May provide work directions to lower‑level technicians.
• Performs data review and trend analysis on antenna data.
• Test, evaluates and recommends special purpose test fixtures as required.
• Performance maintenance, repair and/or fabrication of production test equipment (production and prototype).
• Assists in the verification, development and documentation of test procedures and special applications as required by interpreting product specifications.
• Performs limited, intermittent physical exertion. Works under acceptable conditions with some distraction due to occasional exposure to noise, dust, heat or chemicals.
• Accurately reduces all data to real numbers for final atp's.

Education, Experience & Training

• Requires an AA degree in electronics or 2 years of specialized trade or military training and/or a High School Diploma and a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Requires the use of complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, and experience testing, troubleshooting and repairing microwave products, equipment and components.

Qualifications

• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion.
• Must have good repetitive manual dexterity with both hands.
• Must have sufficient vision to see relative positions of small parts and be able to discern symmetry and proper alignment.
• Will be exposed to some or all of the following: fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Able to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, and squat.
• Able to occasionally push, and reach.
• Able to lift 50 pounds close to the body repetitively. Employees should request assistance and use material handling tools for less weight in awkward locations and/or body positions and for any items over 50 pounds.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.
• Strong work‑life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role $55,500 - $102,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire and schedule type.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.