RF Test Technician

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Town of Marlborough (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

PTO from day 1

Benefits begin day 1

Job summary

Spectrum Control, Inc. RF Test Technician tests, troubleshoots, and assembles RF/microwave components and modules operating from DC to 40 GHz+ in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Works independently from test procedures, sets up and calibrates test stations, and meets production shipments by tuning and executing manual and automated tests. The position operates on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule with a 3-day weekend, offering competitive wages and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience tuning and shipping RF modules or 5+ years in RF/microwave testing.
• Able to read block diagrams, schematics and device layouts.
• Experience working under a microscope with small hand tools.
• Solid grasp of RF measurements: return loss, insertion loss, gain, noise figure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Citizenship status allowing potential government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and mechanically assemble RF components and modules.
• Meet production shipping deadlines to support site revenue goals.
• Operate lab equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, meters, and scopes.
• Set up and calibrate manual and computer-controlled test stations.
• Perform thermal and environmental testing; debug moderately complex issues.
• Work from schematics, drawings, and test procedures; record data.
• Assemble breadboards, fixtures, and wiring harnesses; light soldering.
• Communicate with assembly staff, engineering, and management.

Skills

RF testing

Read schematics

MS Office

Security clearance readiness

RF module tuning

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Military electronics training

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Noise figure meters

Multimeters

Job description

Introduction

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

Summary

Summary: The RF Test Technician tests, troubleshoots, and assembles RF/microwave components and modules operating from DC to 40 GHz+ in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Works independently from test procedures, sets up and calibrates test stations, and meets production shipments by tuning and executing manual and automated tests.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $30-45/hour.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot, and mechanically assemble RF components and modules (filters, mixers, switches, amplifiers, LNAs, multi-chip modules, subsystems)
• Meet production shipping deadlines to meet site revenue demands
• Operate lab equipment including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, noise figure meters, and multimeters
• Set up and calibrate manual and computer-controlled test stations independently
• Perform thermal and environmental testing; debug moderately complex problems
• Work from schematics, drawings, work instructions, and operating procedures
• Record and maintain test data; review datasheets and test reports per Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)
• Assemble breadboards, test fixtures, and wiring harnesses; basic hand soldering
• Communicate clearly with assembly & production staff, engineering, management, and other technicians

Required Qualifications

• Experience working under a microscope with small hand tools for extended periods
• Previous experience tuning and shipping RF modules 5+ years of RF/microwave component or module testing, or an associate degree / military electronics training with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Solid grasp of electronic circuit fundamentals and RF measurements (return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, P1dB, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious)
• Ability to read block diagrams, schematics, and device layouts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• U.S. citizenship (or eligible status under U.S. export regulations) and ability to obtain a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics
• Experience handling classified information and working in a closed room environment
• Understanding of RF circuit concepts such as filter topologies and impedance matching
• Experience with automated test systems
• Experience in mechanical assembly of RF sub systems

Work Environment

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an electronics manufacturing and engineering laboratory environment. The position requires regular use of RF test equipment, microscopes, hand tools, soldering equipment, specialized fixtures, and production documentation. Work may involve handling electronic components and assemblies in controlled manufacturing or electrostatic-discharge-protected areas. Regular on-site presence is required to support engineering development, production testing, technician training, and manufacturing operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About Spectrum Control

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries.

Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world - and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.

Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement.

Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.

Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.