RF Prototype Technician - Antenna Build & Test (Hybrid)

First Rf Corporation; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (4 weeks) per year

Hybrid work option

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match up to 6%

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

FIRST RF seeks an assembler to design and build antenna prototypes under engineer guidance. You will prepare schematics, build test fixtures, solder components, and troubleshoot electrical circuits. You’ll document results, support design reviews, and help transition designs to production.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with standard hours Mon-Thu 6:30am-5pm and potential overtime; a dynamic environment for growing hands-on RF fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Experience using inspection and power tools.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good judgement and decision-making.
• Ability to learn and complete training quickly.

Responsibilities

• Study work instructions, travelers, test procedures, and parts lists to gather required parts and prepare for assembly work.
• Position and align parts and subassemblies using templates, fixtures, and test measurement equipment.
• Assemble components by soldering and inspecting for proper fit and quality.
• Identify and help resolve assembly issues and notify QA of recurring problems.
• Follow procedures to maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Anticipate material needs and request build kits and supplies as needed.
• Update and maintain build documentation and production records using MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Complete production travelers and rework documentation as required.
• Contribute to team success by supporting production objectives as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Quality control

Decision making

Learn quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

U.S. citizenship

Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance

Tools

Power tools

Job description

FIRST RF seeks an assembler to design and build antenna prototypes under engineer guidance. You will prepare schematics, build test fixtures, solder components, and troubleshoot electrical circuits. You’ll document results, support design reviews, and help transition designs to production.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with standard hours Mon-Thu 6:30am-5pm and potential overtime; a dynamic environment for growing hands-on RF fabrication skills.