RF/Electronics Test Technician, 5G Products

Assured Space Access, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an RF/Electronics Test Technician to build, test, and troubleshoot 5G base station components in the on-site lab. You will develop and execute test procedures, document results, and ensure units meet specifications before customer demonstrations or field events.

The role requires 4+ years hands-on RF/electronics experience, an associate degree in electronics technology, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on RF or electronics tech experience.
• Associate degree in electronics technology or equivalent.
• Proficient with spectrum analyzers, VNA, and RF test equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate subassemblies, cables, RF connectors, and enclosures to drawings.
• Solder and rework through-hole and surface-mount components to IPC standards.
• Follow ESD, torque, sealing, and handling practices for ruggedized hardware.
• Run power-on, functional, and RF tests using spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and test equipment.
• Measure and record transmit power, spectral emissions, receive performance, return loss, and cable and path loss; compare results to limits.
• Run network connectivity and end-to-end checks on assembled units, and support environmental, EMI, and field testing.
• Troubleshoot failures to the board or component level using schematics and test data.
• Record test data accurately, write nonconformance and failure reports, and redline test procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, fixtures, and spares, and prepare units for demonstrations and shipment.

Skills

RF/electronics technician experience

Schematic reading

Lab testing

On-site work

Measurement equipment operation

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is a defense and engineering firm delivering phased array, radar, RF payload, and secure communications solutions to government and prime contractor customers. We are headquartered in Irvine, California. This role joins the 5G Products team, which builds CyberBase, a tactical secure 5G base station developed for defense customers and now also offered to commercial customers.

Team: Engineering, 5G Products, Integration and Test

Location: Irvine, CA (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

Pay Range: $34 – $48 per hour

Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. An active clearance is preferred.

Position Summary

As the RF/Electronics Test Technician for 5G Products, you will be the hands‑on person in the 5G lab. You will build, test, and troubleshoot base station units and subassemblies, from incoming boards and cables through full system power‑on, RF, and functional testing, so every unit that goes to a customer, a demonstration, or a field event is checked and documented.

You will work on site in Irvine alongside the RF engineer, the electrical engineers, and the applications engineers. You will run and help write test procedures, record clean data, find problems before units leave the building, and keep the lab and the demonstration equipment ready. This role requires at least four years of hands‑on RF or electronics technician experience.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly and Rework

• Assemble and integrate subassemblies, cables, RF connectors, and enclosures to drawings and work instructions.
• Solder and rework through‑hole and surface‑mount components to IPC standards, and build and repair cables and harnesses.
• Follow ESD, torque, sealing, and handling practices for ruggedized, sealed hardware.

RF and Electronics Test

• Run power‑on, functional, and RF tests using spectrum and signal analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and communications test equipment.
• Measure and record transmit power, spectral emissions, receive performance, return loss, and cable and path loss, and compare results to limits.
• Run network connectivity and end‑to‑end checks on assembled units, and support environmental, EMI, and field testing.

Troubleshooting, Documentation, and Lab Support

• Troubleshoot failures to the board or component level using schematics, test data, and engineering guidance.
• Record test data accurately, write nonconformance and failure reports, and redline test procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, fixtures, and spares, and prepare units for demonstrations and shipment.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience as an RF or electronics technician building and testing wireless, RF, or communications hardware.
• Associate degree in electronics technology, military electronics training, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on use of spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• IPC-quality soldering and surface‑mount rework skills.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Ability to follow written test procedures exactly and record accurate, complete test data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work on site in Irvine, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification.
• Experience testing cellular, LTE, or 5G, or other radio and base station equipment.
• Military electronics technician background.
• Experience with automated test scripts or software (Python, LabVIEW, or similar).
• Experience supporting environmental or EMI qualification testing.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company matching; and paid time off.
• Professional development support, including training and certifications relevant to your field.
• Relocation assistance considered case by case.
• Hands‑on ownership of real scope in a growing defense technology company.

Equal Opportunity

Assured Space Access Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.