RF Test Technician

Neros Technologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies is seeking an RF Test Technician to support RF test systems in engineering qualification and flight testing. You will handle soldering, harnessing, lab work, and hands-on tasks in a fast-moving hardware environment.

The role emphasizes building RF test setups, following procedures, and maintaining test equipment for reliable flight testing and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electronics lab, production test, RF lab or related hardware.
• Proven soldering and rework skills on small electronics and connectors.
• Experience building cables, harnesses, coax or test fixtures.
• Able to follow procedures and record results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and maintain RF test setups, coax assemblies, RF switch harnesses, cables, fixtures.
• Support qualification and acceptance test plan execution by preparing equipment and collecting results.
• Perform soldering, rework, connector installation, harness assembly, labeling, and lab tasks.
• Help prepare RF hardware and test equipment for flight tests and field setup/teardown.
• Operate basic RF measurement gear and learn spectrum analyzers, VNAs, generators, meters.
• Maintain organized, repeatable lab and production test areas for fast execution.

Skills

Soldering

Lab work

RF knowledge

Attention to detail

Ownership of build quality

Cable harnessing

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

Power meters

Crimpers

Heat shrink

Job description

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

Neros is seeking an RF Test Technician to support the hands-on setup, execution, and maintenance of RF test systems used in engineering qualification, production acceptance, and flight testing. This role is ideal for someone who is strong with soldering, harnessing, lab work, and careful test execution, and who wants to grow familiarity with RF measurement equipment in a fast-moving hardware environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and maintain RF test setups, coax assemblies, RF switch harnesses, cables, fixtures, and supporting lab hardware
• Support qualification and acceptance test plan execution by preparing equipment, following procedures, collecting results, and escalating issues
• Perform soldering, rework, connector installation, harness assembly, labeling, and other hands-on lab tasks
• Help prepare RF hardware and test equipment for flight tests and support setup, troubleshooting, and teardown in the field
• Operate or learn to operate basic RF measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, attenuators, RF switches, and test radios
• Keep lab and production test areas organized, repeatable, and ready for fast execution

You should have the following

• 1+ year of hands-on technician, electronics lab, production test, RF lab, avionics, robotics, drone, automotive, or related hardware experience
• Strong soldering skills, including wire, connector, and small electronics rework
• Experience building cables, harnesses, coax assemblies, or electromechanical test fixtures
• Comfortable following test procedures, recording results, labeling hardware, and keeping work organized and repeatable
• Basic familiarity with electronics lab tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, crimpers, heat shrink, and hand tools
• Familiarity with RF measurement equipment is preferred; ability and willingness to quickly learn spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, RF switches, and power meters is required
• Willingness to support flight tests, production test setups, and hands-on lab work as needed
• High attention to detail and strong ownership of build quality, cable routing, connector integrity, and test setup reliability

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in an RF lab, antenna lab, wireless test environment, drone company, aerospace company, or production test environment
• Experience with SMA / MMCX / U.FL / N-type connectors, coax routing, RF shielding, attenuators, and RF switch matrices
• Experience supporting field tests, flight tests, or outdoor hardware test operations
• IPC soldering certification, J-STD-001 experience, or similar electronics workmanship training
• Basic Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or test automation exposure

US Salary Range

$92,500-129,500 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Export Compliance: The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and, therefore, must be a "U.S. Person" or otherwise eligible to receive an export license. As defined in the ITAR, a “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, noncitizen U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain other classes of individuals (e.g., asylees/refugees). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” To assist Neros in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Neros Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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