RF Test Technician

Teledyne FLIR; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks an RF Test Technician to set up and conduct RF tests on components and assemblies, ensuring data accuracy and tolerance control. You will interpret specifications and communicate test results to QA and production teams.

The role requires 5+ years of RF experience, proficiency with network/spectrum analyzers and RF generators, and compliance with safety procedures. A DoD clearance is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• A working understanding of RF and DC testing in support of production.
• Experience with microwave measurements and automated/manual testing.
• Knowledge of test equipment such as network/spectrum analyzers and meters.
• 5+ years of RF field experience or training; U.S. Citizen for DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct tests on components/assemblies under operational conditions.
• Read and interpret specifications for production units.
• Execute RF tests per documented procedures and record data accurately.
• Communicate RF test issues with the responsible technician and quality personnel.
• Interact with production/manufacturing staff to resolve issues and follow safety procedures.

Skills

RF testing

Read specifications

Data recording

Safety procedures

Team communication

Tools

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

RF generator

Noise figure meters

Power meters

Microwave measurements

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Secure the Future: Join Teledyne as a RF Test Technician — $5K Sign-On Bonus! Build technology that powers critical missions.

At Teledyne Microwave Solutions, we’ve spent over 50 years designing and manufacturing advanced RF and microwave components for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our products support applications from radar and space to electronic warfare and UAV systems.

What you’ll do

• Set up and conduct tests on components and assemblies under operational conditions
• Read and interpret specifications in production units
• Execute RF tests per documented procedure and provide accurate data for the units
• Communicate during the RF test stage with the responsible technician of a product with out of tolerance RF measurements and other issues
• Be able to clearly communicate and interact with the Quality personnel and the necessary production and manufacturing personnel to resolve production-related issues
• Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals and hazardous materials

What you need

A working understanding of the RF and DC testing that is completed in support of production. Some of the tests are gain, VSWR, 1 dB compression point, Sat power, 3rd OIP, noise figure, spurious, and harmonics.

• Understand how to use microwave measurements, RF amplifiers, automated testing, and manual testing of microwave products with limited supervision (required)
• Knowledge of test equipment such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, RF generator, noise figure meters, power meters, etc. (required)
• 5+ years of experience in RF field and/or training (preferred)
• U.S. Citizen status in order to be eligible to obtain/maintain a D.O.D. security clearance. (required)

What we offer

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Range: $44,500.00-$59,300.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.