RF Test Technician

mercurysystemscareers; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Test Technician II to build on your education or experience performing electronic testing operations on chip and wire technology and RF assemblies for defense applications. You will learn to tune and bias state-of-the-art RF devices while contributing to devices that support national security.

Responsibilities include launching and testing circuits, biasing FETs, calibrating test equipment, and verifying RF parameters from 10MHz to 18GHz.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1-3 years of relevant RF testing experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications.
• Biasing FETs and transistors.
• Calibrating test equipment and tuning RF circuits.
• Applying RF fundamentals including gain, return loss, P1 dB, phase tracking.
• Maintaining productive working relationships within the team.

Skills

Communication in English

MS Office

Education

AS degree in EE/EET or similar

Tools

RF signal generators

Scalar and network analyzers

Calibration instruments

Job description

Job Summary:

As an RF Test Technician II, you will build upon your education or experience in performing a variety of electronic testing operations. The bulk of these duties will be performing tests on chip and wire technology, as well as an introduction to tuning and biasing state-of-the-art RF electronic assemblies and subassemblies for the Department of War.The devices we create are designed to save American lives on the battlefield and to give our troops a technological advantage over our advisories.Learn the skills needed to accurately and efficiently build these devices as an associate so that you can advance in your career at Mercury, while earning a competitive salary and great benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications
• Biasing FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and/or transistors
• Becoming more proficient in testing and tuning standard catalog amplifiers from 10MHz to 18GHz
• Participating in continuous improvement and team building activities. Maintains productive working relationships with all team members
• Applying RF fundamentals including but not limited to RF Gain, Gain Flatness, Gain Matching Return Loss P1 dB Compression, phase/phase tracking
• Becoming more proficient in RF theory and principals
• Hone your skills in testing for gain, gain flatness, noise figure, VSWR, P1dB, IP3, and phase
• Calibration of test equipment
• Tuning and troubleshooting
• Operating test equipment like DC power supplies, RF signal generators, scalar and network analyzers
• Understanding DC theory (Ohm's Law)
• Following ESD procedures

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Familiar with computers (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain US DoW Secret Clearance
• AS degree in EE, EET, or similar
• Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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