RF Engineering Technician (Anechoic Chamber & Electromechanical)

i3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

i3 is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division, with hands-on RF testing, chamber maintenance, and precision assembly.

You will perform RF tests, assemble electromechanical components, and maintain meticulous lab records while following SOPs and safety requirements. Active Secret clearance preferred, with a path toward advanced lab roles.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in engineering technology or related program plus two years of electronics/RF experience.
• Experience testing and analyzing RF components and radio systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining anechoic chambers and RF measurement equipment.
• Proven ability to follow SOPs, test plans, and maintain detailed test records/logs.
• Experience cable fabrication, crimping, and electromechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Chamber & RF Testing: test/analyze RF systems and maintain the anechoic chamber per lab standards.
• Electromechanical Assembly & Debug: assemble chassis, PCBAs, and cables; perform debugging.
• SOP Execution & Compliance: execute workflows per SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Documentation & Data Logging: record test data, chamber logs, NCRs, and assembly records.
• Process Improvement: help update SOPs, work instructions, and test methodologies to boost repeatability.

Skills

RF testing

SOP compliance

Documentation

Cable fabrication

Electromechanical assembly

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Overview i3 has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD's purpose is to protect the warfighter from emerging threats by advancing electronic warfare (EW) through simulation, testing and evaluation. Candidate will be heavily involved in the testing, analysis, and validation of radio frequency (RF) radio systems, as well as the active operation and maintenance of our on-site anechoic chamber. In addition to RF evaluation, you will perform precision electromechanical assembly, cable fabrication, and hardware troubleshooting-all while executing rigorous test protocols, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining meticulous test logs and lab documentation.

Pay Range $64,000 - $105,000 The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Chamber & RF Testing: Testing and analysis of radio frequency (RF) radio systems and testing/maintaining the anechoic chamber in accordance with established laboratory standards and test procedures.
• Electromechanical Assembly & Debug: Mechanical assembly of chassis, circuit card assemblies, and cables; debug and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems.
• SOP Execution & Compliance: Execute testing and calibration workflows strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), engineering test plans, and safety guidelines.
• Documentation & Data Logging: Accurately record, compile, and document test data, chamber calibration logs, non-conformance reports, and hardware assembly records.
• Process Improvement: Assist engineering staff in creating, reviewing, and updating SOPs, work instructions, and test methodologies to improve lab repeatability and efficiency.

Qualifications Required

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, or equivalent vocational school certificate, formal technical training program, or military technical school graduation in electronics, RF technology, or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience.
• Experience with testing and analyzing RF components and radio systems.
• Experience operating, verifying, or maintaining anechoic chambers and associated RF measurement equipment.
• Proven experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test plans, and maintaining detailed test records/data logs.
• Experience with cable fabrication, crimping, and general mechanical assembly.
• Experience assembling electromechanical assemblies, some of which are small/precision-scale.
• Experience soldering both through-hole and surface-mount components.

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field.
• Five (5+) years of experience in an RF laboratory or electromechanical production environment.
• Experience drafting, redlining, or updating SOPs, work instructions, and formal test reports.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and engineering documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs).
• Familiarity with formal quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 17025 lab calibration standards).
• ISCET Certified Electronics Technician and/or ISCET Certified Radar Technician.
• Experience troubleshooting RF electronics, including transmitters, receivers, and antennas.
• Experience with manufacturing industry-standard software and laboratory test instruments (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters).
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to strict documentation and quality protocols.

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance

About i3

Founded in 2007, Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) is headquartered in Huntsville, AL, with additional offices in Orlando, FL, and the National Capital Region. We are a 100% team member-owned mid-tier integrator with over 800 employee-owners, and our culture speaks for itself: we've earned ten Best Places to Work® awards, driven by strong employee engagement, transparent leadership, and a genuine commitment to communication.i3 team members operate at the leading edge of national defense across a broad range of technical disciplines, from systems and software engineering to modeling, simulation, and training solutions to cybersecurity, digital engineering, and enterprise IT. We also take products from prototype through production, bringing that same engineering rigor to manufacturing and delivering hardware at scale. For candidates, that means a rare opportunity: the innovation and mission focus of an engineering services company paired with the hands-on impact of building and delivering real solutions that benefit the Warfighter, all inside an employee-owned company where your contributions directly shape both the mission and your ownership stake in the business.