RF Test Technician

Insight Global; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an experienced individual to join the Space team as an Electrical Tester. The role involves setting up test benches, troubleshooting electronic assemblies, and conducting environmental tests for RF products. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in electronics testing and 2 years in RF, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position based in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience, or 4 years with an Associates Degree.
• 2 years RF experience required.
• Ability to troubleshoot to the component level.

Responsibilities

• Set up test benches according to diagrams and schematics.
• Complete datasheets and review test data.
• Troubleshoot test failures using schematics.
• Conduct environmental testing, including thermal and vibration events.

Skills

RF experience

Troubleshooting skills

Test equipment usage

Analog troubleshooting skills

Digital troubleshooting skills

Communications skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

DMM

Generators

Job description

Join the Space team and work with products supporting; Launch vehicles (Vulcan, New Glenn, & SLS), satellites, and ground support. Work with a wide variety of Electronic products ranging from RF Transmitters and Receivers to Data Acquisition. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world by solving the most challenging missions in space.

This role will involve working from engineering drawings, written test procedures, and process specifications. In this role you will electrically test assemblies for functionality and workmanship screening.

Essential Functions

• Set up test benches per diagrams and schematics.
• Follow appropriate test equipment / safety procedures.
• Complete datasheets and review test data. Compile data packs with delivery finished products.
• Maintain status of assigned program(s) while ensuring documentation is accurate.
• Troubleshoot test failures with the use of schematics.
• Maintain equipment at workstations. Ensure equipment is in calibration.
• Work with support teams to ensure assembly operations are correct.
• Conduct environmental testing of products, including use of thermal chambers and support vibration events.
• Work across functions on new product development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience in the testing of electronics.
• 2 years RF experience required
• Skilled and trained in use of test equipment
• Knowledge of the operation of power supplies
• Experience working on DMM and generators
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Ability to follow test procedures and test diagrams
• Analog and digital troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with Spectrum Analyzers and Network Analyzers
• Strong written and interpersonal skills with comfortability communicating with customers and across other disciplines of the organization
• Technical knowledge and skills in troubleshooting down to the component level
• Strong planning/organizational skills with ability to prioritize work assignments
• Demonstrated ability of working individually and in a team-oriented environment

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting