RF Test Technician (Entry Level) 3rd Shift

Mercury Systems; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Entry Level RF Test Technician for their 3rd shift in Oxnard. The successful candidate will perform critical testing, tuning, and troubleshooting of RF components and circuits to meet production quality standards. Candidates must have attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively. The role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work in a challenging aerospace and defense environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive skills training

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience testing and tuning electronic devices required.
• Familiar with computers (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications.
• Testing and tuning standard catalog amplifiers from 10MHz to 18GHz.
• Calibrating test equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent hand-eye coordination

Proficiency in RF theory and principles

Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English

Education

High School Diploma

AS degree preferred

Tools

DC power supplies

RF signal generators

Scalar and network analyzers

Job description

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This is a 3rd shift opportunity - 10:00pm - 6:30am

In This Role

You will perform a variety of non-routine tasks to ensure production quality standards are met. Performs set-ups, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of micro-strip circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies, to ensure unit functions according to specifications.

Technicians perform very detailed technician functions associated with back-end manufacturing to produce mission critical products and devices. Attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity is essential to operate tools and equipment to perform functions such as testing, tuning, troubleshooting and repairing millimeter and microwave frequency components.

You Are Responsible For

• Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications
• Biasing FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and/or transistors
• Testing and tuning standard catalog amplifiers from 10MHz to 18GHz
• Participating in continuous improvement and team building activities. Maintains productive working relationships with all team members
• Applying RF fundamentals including but not limited to RF Gain, Gain Flatness, Gain Matching Return Loss P1 dB Compression, phase/phase tracking
• Proficiency in RF theory and principals
• Testing for gain, gain flatness, noise figure, VSWR, P1dB, IP3 and phase
• Calibration of test equipment
• Tuning and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in operating test equipment like DC power supplies, RF signal generators, scalar and network analyzers
• Understanding DC theory (Ohm's Law)
• Following ESD procedures
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Must be able to work 3rd shift hours, 10:00pm - 6:30am
• 3+ years experience testing and tuning electronic devices
• Familiar with computers (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
• US citizen holding, or eligible to obtain, a DoD secret clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AS degree preferred
• Supervisory experience
• Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits
  
  

Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $41,800 - $83,600 for a Level II at Oxnard CA USA. The disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more aboutWhy Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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