RF Electronics Technician — Antenna Prototyping & Hybrid Work

FIRST RF; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

FIRST RF in Boulder, CO is seeking an Electronics Technician for the RF department to rapidly prototype antenna designs and assist RF Engineers in the design, build, and test of new RF apertures and concepts.

The role focuses on hands-on fabrication, testing, and process development, with opportunities to contribute to design reviews and transition prototypes into production. This is a full-time position with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Associate’s degree in Electronics and Computer Technology or equivalent
• Mechanical and machining skills to build
• RF equipment knowledge to test prototypes
• Proven ability to independently bring-up new designs, including the ability to lead others in the bring-up of new designs
• Experience with hot-air guns, reflow ovens, and solder stencils
• Ability for light mechanical assembly with common hand tools
• Strong communication skills, ability to problem solve and work effectively within deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist RF Engineers in designing, building, and testing
• Provide input for design reviews, proposals, specifications and work standards
• Develop build procedures, processes and training to help transition newly developed products into production
• Machining and mechanical skills to build and test prototypes
• Understanding of the principals of high-speed digital design and RF circuit design

Skills

Communication

Machining

RF testing

Leadership

Light assembly

Problem solving

Deadlines

Education

Associate degree in Electronics and Computer Technology

Tools

Hot-air guns

Reflow ovens

Solder stencils

Job description

FIRST RF in Boulder, CO is seeking an Electronics Technician for the RF department to rapidly prototype antenna designs and assist RF Engineers in the design, build, and test of new RF apertures and concepts.

The role focuses on hands-on fabrication, testing, and process development, with opportunities to contribute to design reviews and transition prototypes into production. This is a full-time position with standard 40-hour weeks.