RF Test Technician — Precision Microwave Lab & Debug

Spectrum Control; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Control RF Test Technician in Marlborough, MA tests, troubleshoots, and assembles RF/microwave components and modules (DC to 40 GHz+) in a high-tech manufacturing environment. You will set up and calibrate test stations and perform manual and automated tests to meet production shipments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of RF/microwave testing experience, strong RF measurement skills, and the ability to read schematics and datasheets. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RF/microwave component or module testing, or 3+ years of relevant experience with an associate degree/military electronics training.
• Solid grasp of 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

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 ATPs
• Assemble breadboards, test fixtures, and wiring harnesses; basic hand soldering
• Communicate clearly with assembly & production staff, engineering, management, and other technicians

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Microscope handling

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Military electronics training

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Manual/computer-controlled test stations

Soldering equipment

Job description

Spectrum Control RF Test Technician in Marlborough, MA tests, troubleshoots, and assembles RF/microwave components and modules (DC to 40 GHz+) in a high-tech manufacturing environment. You will set up and calibrate test stations and perform manual and automated tests to meet production shipments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of RF/microwave testing experience, strong RF measurement skills, and the ability to read schematics and datasheets. U.S.