RF Test Technician II — Microwave & RF Lab Specialist

RiseMe; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Test Technician II in New Jersey to perform RF measurements on semiconductor components from DC to 40 GHz. You will tune, test, and troubleshoot a range of microwave devices, prepare data, and assist engineers on prototypes and first articles.

Responsibilities include utilizing network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters; setting up production tests; and following ATPs and procedures. A high school diploma and 2+ years of RF testing are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years RF and Microwave testing experience.
• Experience with electrical measurements (return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious).
• Experience with DC theory (Ohm's Law).
• Experience following test instructions and procedures.
• Experience working under a microscope with good hand-eye coordination.
• Good manual dexterity for use of small tools.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with RF measurement methods.
• Experience using lab equipment (VNAs, RF generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, DMMs).

Responsibilities

• Tune, test, and troubleshoot microwave components (20 MHz–40 GHz).
• Test and verify thermal, shock, vibration, and environmental conditions; troubleshoot using test equipment.
• Perform RF/Microwave tests using network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, meters.
• Set up test equipment for production testing under supervision.
• Work from schematics, drawings, and procedures.
• Assist engineers with new design, prototyping, or first article units.
• Conduct manual and automated production tests on RF components.
• Develop understanding of RF components' operation and characteristics.
• Occasionally perform surface mount assembly/rework under a microscope.

Skills

RF/Microwave testing

Electrical measurements

DC theory

Microscope handling

Hand dexterity

MS Word & Excel

RF measurement methods

Lab equipment usage

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

Vector network analyzers

RF signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Digital multimeters

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Test Technician II in New Jersey to perform RF measurements on semiconductor components from DC to 40 GHz. You will tune, test, and troubleshoot a range of microwave devices, prepare data, and assist engineers on prototypes and first articles.

Responsibilities include utilizing network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters; setting up production tests; and following ATPs and procedures. A high school diploma and 2+ years of RF testing are required.