RF Test Technician

Actalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a DOD RF Test Technician to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot advanced RF and power systems for defense applications. You will conduct acceptance tests, calibrate equipment, and document results to support mission-critical platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with RF/test equipment, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interpret schematics and block diagrams. A DoD clearance and Maryland-based facility work are expected.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with a recent investigation (within 5 years).
• 6+ years of experience in fabrication and test of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Experience applying electronics principles to test and troubleshooting activities.
• Hands-on experience with electronic and electrical test equipment in production, manufacturing, or lab settings.
• Ability to select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex test equipment and facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for systems, devices, processes, and test setups.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronics principles in fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Perform acceptance tests to verify equipment functionality and ensure performance.
• Monitor and measure electrical performance on complex systems.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate complex test equipment and facilities.
• Verify product configuration, test processes, and equipment calibrations.
• Record data, analyze results, and prepare test reports.
• Program and verify devices to ensure proper functionality and compliance with test requirements.
• Troubleshoot systems and test setups to locate and repair defects.
• Assist engineers in developing designs and test methods for product validation.
• Work from diagrams, outlines, schematics, and oral instructions to perform calculations and compare data.
• Develop and test highly complex components and systems.

Skills

DoD clearance (Active)

6+ years experience

RF electronics principles

Test equipment troubleshooting

Data measurement & analysis

Schematic interpretation

Calibration of equipment

RF & power systems familiarity

Troubleshooting complex systems

Ability to read block diagrams/oral/di

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Job Description

DOD RF Test Technician

This role offers the opportunity to work as an RF Test Technician within a large, advanced power and control systems facility, supporting mission-critical systems for national defense. You will apply electronics and RF principles to fabricate, test, and troubleshoot complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems. The position focuses on executing acceptance test procedures, validating equipment performance, and supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies such as directed energy weapons, electromagnetic sensors, and next-generation radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronics principles in the fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of complete components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Perform acceptance test procedures that verify equipment functionality and ensure systems meet performance requirements.
• Determine appropriate methods and techniques to monitor various tests and measure electrical performance on complex systems.
• Select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex and specialized test equipment and facilities across a broad spectrum of technologies.
• Verify and validate product configuration, paperwork configuration, test processes, and test equipment/setup configuration and calibration.
• Measure, collect, and record electrical performance data, including analysis and evaluation of data and experimental models to verify reliability and functional validity.
• Prepare accurate and complete test reports that document all recorded data, findings, and conclusions.
• Program and verify devices, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with test requirements.
• Troubleshoot systems, devices, processes, and test setups to locate, isolate, and repair defective areas.
• Assist engineers in creating designs and developing circuits, processes, and operations to ensure proper function of products and test equipment according to design specifications.
• Work from general block diagrams, rough outlines of basic circuits, oral instructions, and schematics, performing necessary calculations to obtain or compare data.
• Develop, construct, and test highly complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Develop and construct experimental and prototype devices, models, and systems from very general information, performing repairs and calibrations as necessary.
• Perform initial procedural tests on new or modified equipment and make adjustments or calibrations to achieve desired results.
• Adapt to changing assignments, priorities, and requirements while maintaining high-quality work output.
• Develop processes, test specifications, and revision notices to support evolving product and test requirements.
• Integrate software and hardware by debugging, writing code, and modifying systems as needed.
• Perform maintenance and integration of peripherals and networks used in test and production environments.
• Use RF and electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other specialized instruments to support testing and troubleshooting.
• Support production and manufacturing processes by ensuring test equipment and procedures are effective, accurate, and reliable for power systems, RF systems, and related aerospace and defense applications.

Essential Skills

• Current active DoD Secret Security Clearance with an investigation date within the last 5 years.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in the fabrication and test of complex components, assemblies, devices, circuits, and systems.
• Demonstrated experience with electronics principles and their application in test and troubleshooting activities.
• Hands-on experience with electronic and electrical test equipment in a production, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.
• Ability to select, set up, calibrate, and operate complex and specialized test equipment and facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for systems, devices, processes, and test setups to identify and repair defects.
• Experience measuring, collecting, recording, and analyzing electrical performance data.
• Ability to interpret and work from schematics, block diagrams, rough circuit outlines, and oral instructions.
• Capability to develop, construct, and test complex electronic components, assemblies, and systems.
• Experience performing equipment calibration and making adjustments to achieve desired test results.
• Familiarity with RF, electronics, and power systems in a test or production environment.
• Comfort working with test equipment such as oscil