RF/Microwave Design & Test Technician

Trans-Tech; Adamstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Trans-Tech in Adamstown, MD is seeking an MW/RF Wireless Technician to support development and manufacturing of microwave passive devices, focusing on ceramic resonator-based filters. You will contribute from concept through prototype and into volume production, guiding testing and documentation.

The role requires RF/microwave theory knowledge, hands-on soldering, bench tuning, and experience with RF test equipment. Local, on-site work is expected with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Electronics training with RF/microwave theory knowledge is required.
• Experience in RF/microwave hardware development is a plus.
• Ability to read/follow wiring schematics and apply microwave theory to testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and technical support from concept through prototype to volume manufacturing.
• Conceptualize, plan, design, and analyze microwave filters for frequencies 1 GHz and below up to 40 GHz.
• Bench design and tuning to meet design specs; build prototypes on bench and verify performance.
• Perform precision soldering/rework with microscopes and ensure IPC-A-610 compliant workmanship.
• Interface with manufacturing to resolve production and technical problems; support lifecycle management.

Skills

RF measurements

Design validation

Prototype testing

Soldering (SMT)

ESD safety

Reading schematics

AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Microwave theory

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Frequency Generators

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

AutoCAD/ SolidWorks

Job description

Trans-Tech in Adamstown, MD is seeking an MW/RF Wireless Technician to support development and manufacturing of microwave passive devices, focusing on ceramic resonator-based filters. You will contribute from concept through prototype and into volume production, guiding testing and documentation.

The role requires RF/microwave theory knowledge, hands-on soldering, bench tuning, and experience with RF test equipment. Local, on-site work is expected with full-time hours.