RF Test Technician

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, seeks an RF Test Technician to support production testing of RF components for aerospace and defense. You will set up tests, interpret specifications, and deliver accurate data under controlled conditions.

Use network and spectrum analyzers, RF generators, and related test equipment; ensure safety and collaborate with QA and production. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Understanding of RF and DC testing in production contexts.
• Ability to use microwave measurement equipment with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of test equipment such as network/spectrum analyzers and meters.
• 5+ years of RF field experience or training.
• U.S. Citizen status to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct tests on components under operational conditions.
• Read and interpret production specifications.
• Execute RF tests per procedures and provide accurate data.
• Communicate test stage issues with responsible technicians.
• Collaborate with QA and production to resolve issues.
• Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals and hazardous materials.

Skills

RF testing

RF field experience

Communication

Tools

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

RF generator

Noise figure meters

Power meters

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.