RF QA Technician – PCB & RF Component Testing

Troll Systems Corporation; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Troll Systems Corporation seeks a Quality Assurance Bench Technician to calibrate, test, tune, and validate RF-related products to meet specifications. This role emphasizes non-IT electronics and requires IPC standards familiarity and diverse test equipment experience.

Ideal candidates hold an EE degree or electronics tech background with aerospace exposure, AS9100 knowledge, and CIS or CQT certifications. U.S. citizenship or green card for ITAR access is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 1–3 years related experience OR AS in Electronics Technology with 5–10 years related experience.
• Preferred aerospace industry experience as an electronics technician.
• Preferred knowledge of the AS9100 standard.
• Preferred professional certifications: CIS, CQT.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder for ITAR access.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, tune, and validate products to ensure results meet specifications.
• Detect PCB, soldering, and test harness discrepancies per IPC 610/620 Standards.
• Use a variety of test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and more.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot PCB assemblies to the component level.
• Test RF components such as block down converters, antennas, microwave assemblies, and switching power supplies.
• Measure power amplifier characteristics: output power, DC power, spectral content, and gain.
• Read assembly drawings for wire harnesses, PCBs, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Determine appearance quality of finishes like plating, passivation, coating, and paint.
• Use dimensional measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Read, understand, and execute Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).
• Write Non-Conformance Reports and Engineering Change Requests.
• Be accurate, vigilant, and self-motivated.

Job description

Troll Systems Corporation seeks a Quality Assurance Bench Technician to calibrate, test, tune, and validate RF-related products to meet specifications. This role emphasizes non-IT electronics and requires IPC standards familiarity and diverse test equipment experience.

Ideal candidates hold an EE degree or electronics tech background with aerospace exposure, AS9100 knowledge, and CIS or CQT certifications. U.S. citizenship or green card for ITAR access is required.