Senior Electronics & RF Engineering Technician

Tri Star Engineering, Inc.; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI (TIG) to lead and execute complex electronics and RF projects. You will provide expert support, perform testing, troubleshooting, and analysis on microwave systems and environmental effects on electronics, and may supervise junior technicians.

The role demands extensive hands-on work, IPC soldering, schematic reading, and readiness to travel up to 50% in field environments. U.S.

Qualifications

• 10 years in electronics tech, testing or repair of ECM systems.
• Military ECM/RF/electronics experience preferred.
• Expert-level technician tasks with production interfacing knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years as engineering technician with design support.
• Experience using RF/test equipment such as scopes and analyzers.
• Able to read schematics and CCA layouts; follow technical directions.
• IPC solder certification and surface-mount rework capability.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate with teams.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead complex technical projects; act as technical expert in electronics/RF/microwave areas.
• Resolve design/test problems with creative judgment beyond standard methods.
• Review work for compliance and advise on technical issues and policy matters.
• May supervise or train lower-level technicians.
• Prepare designs, test setups, and procedures for complex equipment and instrumentation.
• Coordinate test setups and tests to prove design feasibility and improve performance.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and support RF systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose system problems across multiple levels (CCA, analog, digital, RF).
• Provide on-site support during test events; act as SME for test equipment.
• Attend planning meetings and coordination sessions; contribute to efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

RF systems

Microwave systems

Test equipment operation

Schematic reading

Power circuitry

Microsoft Office

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military technical training

Electronics-related coursework

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

General test equipment

Job description

TRISTAR is seeking an Engineering Technician VI (TIG) to lead and execute complex electronics and RF projects. You will provide expert support, perform testing, troubleshooting, and analysis on microwave systems and environmental effects on electronics, and may supervise junior technicians.

The role demands extensive hands-on work, IPC soldering, schematic reading, and readiness to travel up to 50% in field environments. U.S.