RF R&D Technician - Security-Cleared Prototyping Expert

ARA; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Lafayette, CO is seeking a RF R&D Technician to help engineers realize and implement innovative RF hardware during the design phase.

You will perform RF, electrical, and mechanical design, fabrication, measurement, and troubleshooting of antennas, RF circuits, waveguides, radomes, and RF/EM material prototypes. The role requires operating a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, near-field scanner, and antenna range, as well as CAD software for printed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in RF/defense or related field
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD secret security clearance
• Experience with RF measurements and antenna/radome hardware
• Ability to fabricate/modify aerospace hardware with high craftsmanship

Responsibilities

• Perform RF measurements of antennas, circuits, waveguides, and materials
• Operate near-field scanner and anechoic chamber to characterize antenna gains
• Fabricate prototypes to validate designs and define manufacturing processes
• Assist engineers in troubleshooting and optimizing RF hardware performance

Skills

RF measurement techniques

Soldering

Mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Machining

Education

Associate degree in RF technology

Tools

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

Near field scanner

Antenna range

CAD software

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Lafayette, CO is seeking a RF R&D Technician to help engineers realize and implement innovative RF hardware during the design phase.

You will perform RF, electrical, and mechanical design, fabrication, measurement, and troubleshooting of antennas, RF circuits, waveguides, radomes, and RF/EM material prototypes. The role requires operating a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, near-field scanner, and antenna range, as well as CAD software for printed