Radio Frequency Test Technician

Fisica, Inc; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 36,754 - 67,888; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous paid time off

401k with 6% match and immediate vest

Strong work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fisica, Inc. is seeking an RF Microwave Test Technician to work 100% on site in San Leandro, CA. The role focuses on testing microwave components, sub-assemblies and final products to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.

The position requires an AA degree in electronics or equivalent training and provides hands-on work with bench equipment, data review, and calibration of fixtures. A Secret clearance is preferred, with citizenship required for clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires AA degree in electronics or 2 years of specialized trade or military training, or a High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting and repairing microwave products, equipment and components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and check accuracy of standard microwave bench test equipment, such as sweep generators, network analyzers, and frequency counters.
• Perform microwave tests, take measurements, and tune products to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot components, sub-assemblies, final products and test equipment to determine causes and remedies of malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment used to test antennas.
• Evaluate tests and recommend commercial test equipment for use in the production test department.
• Interface with other departments to resolve problems regarding testing or assembly.
• May provide work directions to lower-level technicians.
• Perform data review and trend analysis on antenna data.
• Test, evaluate and recommend special purpose test fixtures as required.
• Maintain, repair, and/or fabricate production test equipment (production and prototype).
• Assist in verifying, developing and documenting test procedures and special applications as required by interpreting product specifications.

Education

AA degree in electronics or 2 years of specialized trade or military training

Tools

Sweep generators

Network analyzers

Frequency counters

Job description

Overview

Job Title: RF Microwave Test Technician

Job 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.

Salary Range: 26.68 to 49.28 USD hourly

Requisition ID: 1186

Note: This position is onsite and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and check accuracy of standard microwave bench test equipment, such as sweep generators, network analyzers, and frequency counters.
• Perform microwave tests, take measurements, and tune products to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot components, sub-assemblies, final products and test equipment to determine causes and remedies of malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment used to test antennas.
• Evaluate tests and recommend commercial test equipment for use in the production test department.
• Interface with other departments to resolve problems regarding testing or assembly.
• May provide work directions to lower-level technicians.
• Perform data review and trend analysis on antenna data.
• Test, evaluate and recommend special purpose test fixtures as required.
• Maintain, repair, and/or fabricate production test equipment (production and prototype).
• Assist in verifying, developing and documenting test procedures and special applications as required by interpreting product specifications.
• Perform limited, intermittent physical exertion under conditions with some distractions due to exposure to noise, dust, heat or chemicals.
• Accurately reduce all data to real numbers for final ATPs.

Education/Experience/Training

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

Qualifications

• Flexible to work varied shifts, overtime, weekends and travel on occasion.
• Good repetitive manual dexterity with both hands.
• Sufficient vision to see relative positions of small parts and discern symmetry and proper alignment.
• Exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Able to stoop, bend, kneel, and squat; push and reach as needed.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds close to the body repetitively (assistance and tools for heavier or awkward items).
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Why Join Fisica, Inc.

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

Pay Transparency

Salary range for this role is listed as $55,500 - $102,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer may vary based on experience and location. Fisica also offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Programs may vary by date of hire and schedule type.

EEO Statement

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected characteristics. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.