RF Test Technician — Onsite Lab Role

Actalent

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Actalent is seeking an RF Test Technician to join its on-site engineering lab in Newtown, PA. The role focuses on testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting RF assemblies down to the component level, using spectrum analyzers and related equipment.

The candidate reads schematics and test procedures, with 2–3 years of hands-on experience and soldering under a microscope for small components. This contract-to-hire position runs from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

2-3 years of experience using digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, base band signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, RF power meters, RF signal generators, and bit error rate testers.
Ability to read test procedures, schematics, assembly drawings, and other product-related documentation.
Soldering skills under a microscope for components down to 0402 size.
Microwave RF power amplifier tuning experience preferred.
IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification preferred.
Ability to handle multiple opportunities and meet strict deadlines.
High School diploma or equivalent required; Technical/Trade School preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and test assemblies down to the component level.
Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
Determine and develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
Analyze defective prototypes from the engineering team.
Complete rework on engineering designs or systems as a result of testing.