RF Technician Level 3: Microwave Tuning & Testing

Honeywell Aerospace; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in San Jose, CA is seeking an RF Technician to support production activities focused on microwave circuit alignment and testing of subsystems for missiles, radar receivers, tuners, and synthesized sources. You will collect data, document results, and provide feedback to manufacturing engineers.

The role requires hands-on RF testing with network/spectrum analyzers, testers, and microscopes, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years work experience troubleshooting, testing and tuning RF equipment.
• Familiarity with microwave test equipment including network/spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, power meters and DVMs.
• Ability to use small hand tools such as tweezers and torque drivers and experience working under a microscope.
• Good written and verbal skills and ability to carefully follow written instructions.
• Computer skills are required for this position including file manipulation, file organization, accessing and launching various programs, and basic Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot microwave subsystems and circuit cards in production.
• Tune RF on MICs and review data for compliance.
• Follow production documents and keep detailed records of testing and rework.
• Participate in daily production meetings and interface with engineers.

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Microwave test equipment familiarity

Data recording and documentation

Security clearance eligibility

MS Excel basics

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Trade school certification

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power supplies

Power meters

DVMs

Microscope usage

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in San Jose, CA is seeking an RF Technician to support production activities focused on microwave circuit alignment and testing of subsystems for missiles, radar receivers, tuners, and synthesized sources. You will collect data, document results, and provide feedback to manufacturing engineers.

The role requires hands-on RF testing with network/spectrum analyzers, testers, and microscopes, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance in a fast-paced production environment.