RF Cold Test Technician: Klystron Assembly (Onsite)

Aleron; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

EV charging

Paid time off

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Cold Test Technician in Palo Alto, CA to support the klystron manufacturing process onsite. The role focuses on mechanical integrity, vacuum readiness, and preliminary electrical characteristics prior to high-power testing.

You will work with engineering and production teams, using diagnostic instruments to ensure product readiness and maintain precise documentation. This is a direct-hire, onsite opportunity with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics or technical field required.
• Minimum 3 years in electro-mechanical assembly, electronics maintenance, RF systems, or related manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting or maintaining electronic/RF/radar systems highly valued.
• Experience handling precision components or assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure, and prepare klystron subassemblies and full units using drawings and manufacturing docs.
• Perform cold testing and verification: dimensional checks, vacuum integrity, alignment, and basic electrical charac- teristics.
• Operate diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, RF instruments) to evaluate hardware.
• Record inspection data and traceability in manufacturing systems.
• Maintain organized work areas, tools, and equipment to support production efficiency.
• Support contamination control, cleanroom practices, and safety protocols.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Electronics maintenance

RF systems

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics or Technical

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Multimeters

RF measurement instruments

Job description

Aleron is seeking a Cold Test Technician in Palo Alto, CA to support the klystron manufacturing process onsite. The role focuses on mechanical integrity, vacuum readiness, and preliminary electrical characteristics prior to high-power testing.

You will work with engineering and production teams, using diagnostic instruments to ensure product readiness and maintain precise documentation. This is a direct-hire, onsite opportunity with competitive pay.