RF Engineer/Technician

RecruitPod Global; Watkins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

ESPP

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RecruitPod Global is seeking an experienced RF Electronics Technician to support development, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of HF and VHF RF systems and antennas. You will build high-power RF test setups, work with engineers, and diagnose and repair RF power equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, soldering, and circuit rework, with opportunities to contribute to innovative antenna technologies in a fast-paced R&D lab.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, RF Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience building, assembling, configuring, and troubleshooting HF and VHF RF systems.
• Strong experience with RF power amplifiers, including tube-based, transistor/FET, through-hole, and surface-mount (SMD) circuits.
• Proficiency in soldering, electronic assembly, circuit rework, and component-level troubleshooting.
• Experience operating RF and electronic test equipment, particularly spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Practical knowledge of RF antenna systems, including setup, tuning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to build, modify, and repair electronic circuits and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of electromagnetics, RF circuit behavior, and integration across RF and baseband systems.
• Experience programming or interfacing with electronic test equipment and instrumentation software.
• Familiarity with Java, C, or other programming languages used for instrumentation and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to understand testing requirements and develop RF test setups.
• Build, configure, tune, and troubleshoot HF and VHF RF power systems and antenna assemblies.
• Source RF equipment, components, amplifiers, and test instruments for antenna characterization.
• Set up, operate, and maintain RF antenna systems and testing equipment.
• Test and characterize unconventional composite antennas and evaluate performance parameters.
• Diagnose, repair, modify, and rebuild RF power systems, amplifiers, and electronic circuits.
• Perform soldering, desoldering, component replacement, and circuit rework.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF power amplifiers.
• Develop and build RF test systems from operating specifications with minimal documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for test systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop testing methods and troubleshoot radiation issues.
• Provide regular progress updates and technical findings.

Skills

Hands-on RF work

Soldering & rework

RF power amplifiers

Lab measurement & test

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, RF Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

LabVIEW

NI-DAQ

LabWindows

NI Instrument Studio

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on RF Electronics Technician to support the development, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of HF and VHF RF systems and antenna technologies.

This role will involve building and assembling high-power RF test systems, working with engineers and researchers to evaluate unconventional composite antennas, and diagnosing, repairing, and modifying RF power equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience with RF amplifiers, electronic circuits, antenna systems, and laboratory test equipment.

This is a hands‑on technical position suited to someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, building systems from the ground up, and solving complex electronic and RF‑related problems. Strong soldering and circuit rework skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside engineers and researchers to understand testing requirements and develop RF test setups.
• Build, configure, tune, and troubleshoot HF and VHF RF power systems and antenna assemblies.
• Source RF equipment, components, amplifiers, and test instruments for antenna characterization.
• Set up, operate, and maintain RF antenna systems and associated testing equipment.
• Test and characterize unconventional composite antennas to evaluate their internal and external performance parameters.
• Diagnose, repair, modify, and rebuild RF power systems, amplifiers, and electronic circuits.
• Perform hands‑on soldering, desoldering, component replacement, and circuit‑level rework.
• Use electronic test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and RF power amplifiers.
• Develop and build RF test systems from operating specifications, often working with limited existing documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for established test systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop testing methods and troubleshoot antenna radiation and performance issues.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project progress and technical findings.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, RF Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive hands‑on experience building, assembling, configuring, and troubleshooting HF and VHF RF systems.
• Strong experience with RF power amplifiers, including tube‑based, transistor/FET, through‑hole, and surface‑mount (SMD) circuits.
• Proficiency in soldering, electronic assembly, circuit rework, and component‑level troubleshooting.
• Experience operating RF and electronic test equipment, particularly spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Practical knowledge of RF antenna systems, including setup, tuning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to build, modify, and repair electronic circuits and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of electromagnetics, RF circuit behavior, and integration across RF and baseband systems.
• Experience programming or interfacing with electronic test equipment and instrumentation software.
• Familiarity with Java, C, or other programming languages used for instrumentation and data acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced ARRL amateur radio license.
• Experience with LabVIEW, NI‑DAQ, LabWindows, or NI Instrument Studio.
• Experience working with legacy electronics and equipment, particularly pre‑1960s circuit designs.
• Background working with vacuum tubes, older RF amplifiers, and traditional electronic components.
• Experience with thermal emission devices and related electronic circuits.
• Experience designing or developing custom RF test systems.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office‑based within an electronics laboratory. The company operates in a fast‑growing R&D environment with flexible schedules and varied technical responsibilities.

The role offers opportunities to work on experimental technologies, collaborate with experienced engineers and researchers, and grow alongside the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working with laboratory equipment.
• Frequent use of computers, electronic instruments, and test equipment.
• Some occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to perform some physical work and lift equipment, particularly during the initial stages of projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Additional Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer.