RF Systems Test & Characterization Technician

Black River Systems Company; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A small established research-oriented engineering firm is looking for an RF Technician in Utica, NY. The role involves setting up and maintaining telecommunications equipment, diagnosing signal issues, and conducting performance tests in both laboratory and field settings. Candidates should have an associate's degree in engineering technology or a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position may require travel to various test sites across the United States, and the candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of RF theory, telecommunication electronics, and FCC regulations.
• Experience with relevant RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain telecommunications and test equipment in lab and field environments.
• Diagnose signal issues using analysis tools to meet performance standards.
• Characterize system performance through modeling, lab, and field tests.
• Participate in project experiments and system testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of RF theory

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

A small established research-oriented engineering firm is looking for an RF Technician in Utica, NY. The role involves setting up and maintaining telecommunications equipment, diagnosing signal issues, and conducting performance tests in both laboratory and field settings. Candidates should have an associate's degree in engineering technology or a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position may require travel to various test sites across the United States, and the candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance.