RF Test Technician: Spherical Near-Field Antenna Expert

Redwire; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire in Longmont, CO is seeking an RF Test Technician to operate our spherical near-field antenna test chamber and contribute to RF measurements across production and development programs. The role focuses on chamber calibration, data quality, and collaboration with RF teams.

You will work with RF engineers and system integration teams to ensure accurate, repeatable RF measurements for antennas and electronic systems, supporting both production and design iterations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry/related experience.
• Experience with spherical near-field antenna test chamber operation.
• Experience with RF test and validation techniques and procedures.
• Experience running standard RF characterization tests using test equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and power meters.
• Experience with documenting test procedures, plotting and describing test results, communicating test requirements and resolving issues.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR

Responsibilities

• Operate the spherical near-field antenna test chamber in support of production and new engineering program efforts.
• Verify the quality of the data collected and maintain the test chamber in high performing working condition.
• Maintain the accuracy of the chamber by performing chamber calibration procedures.
• Support RF testing needs for various programs across the site.
• Support product development life cycle from concept through production.
• Support and lead the setup and operation of RF test benches, including commissioning, calibration, and integration of test equipment to ensure accurate and repeatable RF measurements.
• Assist with prototype antenna and electrical assemblies.

Skills

6+ years experience

RF concepts

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Power Meters

Job description

Redwire in Longmont, CO is seeking an RF Test Technician to operate our spherical near-field antenna test chamber and contribute to RF measurements across production and development programs. The role focuses on chamber calibration, data quality, and collaboration with RF teams.

You will work with RF engineers and system integration teams to ensure accurate, repeatable RF measurements for antennas and electronic systems, supporting both production and design iterations in a fast-paced