RF Tune Technician

Albin Engineering Services, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an RF Tune Technician in San Jose, CA. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in tuning and testing RF hardware, requiring analytical skills and experience with various test equipment. Successful candidates will be proficient in working in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace or defense sector, and will benefit from a full benefits package and opportunities for contract conversion.

Benefits

Full benefit package

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in thin film RF/Electrical tuning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify process improvements to resolve hardware issues.
• Experience in ISO9001/SAE AS9100 environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and calibrate test equipment for hardware performance evaluation.
• Conduct extensive testing to optimize RF performance and document results.
• Analyze electrical/RF test data and provide feedback to engineers.

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Calibration

RF Tuning

Data Analysis

Education

Associates degree or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Network Analyzer

Job description

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. (www.aesi.com) is looking for a RF Tune Technicianfor one of our premier clients. This position will be reporting onsite in San Jose, CA. This is a contract role with potential for conversion. As our employee, you qualify for our full benefit package.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, and calibrate standard test apparatus or device test equipment to conduct, functional, operational, and environmental tests to evaluate performance and reliability of hardware for Space Flight per the applicable test procedures.
• Able to use microscope to bias, alignment, tuning, set temperature compensations within spec requirements.
• Conduct extensive testing across multiple benches and adjustment test setup to optimize RF performances by utilizing specialized or standard test equipment for conformance to engineering, quality, and other related documentation. Document results and make recommendation for rework or repair.
• Use various types of test equipment such as oscilloscopes and Digital Volt Meters, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator and Network Analyzer. Operate basic laboratory equipment such as thermal chambers, ovens, etc. in order to perform environmental tests regarding temperature.
• Analyze and interpret electrical/RF test data. Provide diagnostic malfunctions and offer test result feedback to Test/Responsible Engineers

Requirements:

• 4 years' experience in thin film RF/Electrical tuning, testing, and troubleshooting
• Associates degree or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology
• Read, understand, and follow Quality policies and ISO directives.
• Able to move test racks and test equipment to support test setups in various work areas.
• Work in ISO9001:2000/SAE AS9100 environment
• Ability to receive general assignments and work with periodic supervision.
• Identify process improvements to resolve hardware, procedure, and other process related issues.
• Able to work a flexible schedule. Working overtime is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in thin film electronics RF tuning and testing adhering to procedures and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in defense or aerospace industry
• Prior experiencein a manufacturing environment or in the military
• Familiar with windows PC operating systems