RF Test Technician – Microwave Subsystems

Honeywell Aerospace; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in San Jose, CA, is seeking an RF Technician to support production activities focused on advanced microwave subsystems for missiles front ends, radar receivers, wideband tuners and synthesized sources. You will perform RF circuit alignment, testing, troubleshooting and data collection, interfacing with engineers to improve production products.

Responsibilities include RF tuning on MICs, following documents, and maintaining precise test records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in basic electronics testing, tuning and trouble-shooting.
• Familiarity with microwave test equipment including: network/spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power supplies, power meters and DVMs.
• Good manual dexterity and experience/willingness to work using a microscope and small hand-tools.
• Good written and verbal skills and ability to carefully follow written instructions.
• Computer skills are required for this position including: file manipulation, file organization, accessing and launching various programs, and basic Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.
• In order to be eligible for positions requiring a Security Clearance, you must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. To be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Responsibilities

• Work in a production environment to perform testing and troubleshooting of microwave subsystems and circuit card assemblies and carefully review data for compliance.
• Work in a production environment to perform RF tuning, troubleshooting and testing on multi-function thin film microwave integrated circuits (MICs) and carefully review data for compliance.
• Carefully follow production documentation and processes, including keeping detailed records of testing and rework performed.
• Actively participate in daily production meetings and regularly interface with manufacturing engineers.

Skills

basic electronics testing

microwave test equipment

manual dexterity

written and verbal skills

Microsoft Excel

security clearance eligibility

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Aerospace, or related field

Tools

network analyzers

spectrum analyzers

signal generators

power supplies

power meters

DVMs

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in San Jose, CA, is seeking an RF Technician to support production activities focused on advanced microwave subsystems for missiles front ends, radar receivers, wideband tuners and synthesized sources. You will perform RF circuit alignment, testing, troubleshooting and data collection, interfacing with engineers to improve production products.

Responsibilities include RF tuning on MICs, following documents, and maintaining precise test records.