RF Technician – Defense Radar & Communications

ITAC Solutions; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay with overtime potential

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid time off and company holidays

Relocation assistance available

Hands-on training and technical development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Franklin, Virginia is seeking an RF Technician to support testing, troubleshooting, and repair of mission-critical RF systems. This lab-based role involves working with complex RF equipment, diagnosing failures, and ensuring the reliability of radar and communication systems. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience and the ability to troubleshoot without documentation. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) contributions, and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot without schematics or OEM documentation.
• Experience with radar, RF communications, or similar systems preferred.
• Familiarity with analog and digital circuit troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing RF systems to the component level.
• Using RF test equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Performing RF measurements including small/large signal analysis.
• Diagnosing radar, IFF, and communication system failures.
• Interpreting schematics, waveforms, and diagnostic data.
• Tuning and reworking RF circuits and assemblies.
• Documenting repair findings and maintaining technical records.

Skills

Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment

Troubleshooting without schematics or OEM documentation

Experience with radar, RF communications, or similar systems

Familiarity with analog and digital circuit troubleshooting

Job description

A leading technology firm in Franklin, Virginia is seeking an RF Technician to support testing, troubleshooting, and repair of mission-critical RF systems. This lab-based role involves working with complex RF equipment, diagnosing failures, and ensuring the reliability of radar and communication systems. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience and the ability to troubleshoot without documentation. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) contributions, and comprehensive insurance options.