Senior Engineering Technician

EVONA; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

EVONA in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support new RF product development through prototype testing, circuit troubleshooting, and test fixture development. This role offers hands-on work to apply practical RF skills and expand experience with amplifier testing and microwave tuning.

You will test RF amplifiers and prototype hardware using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and RF power meters; interpret results, investigate failures, and

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant hands-on RF or electronics testing experience.
• Practical experience using RF test equipment and interpreting measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, maintain accurate records, and manage competing priorities.
• An associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field—or strong equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Test RF amplifiers and prototype hardware against engineering requirements.
• Use RF test equipment to measure performance.
• Interpret results, investigate failures, and suggest circuit changes.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototype circuits and fixtures.
• Support microwave tuning and transistor characterization.
• Record measurements and maintain test documentation.
• Develop repeatable test methods meeting quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, assembly, and production to meet schedules.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing experience

Procedural discipline

Documentation & records

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree in electronics / EE / related field

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

RF power meters

Job description

Senior Engineering Technician – RF & Microwave

Location: East Brunswick, NJ | Onsite, five days per week
Salary: $68,000–$112,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Company

Join an established RF and microwave hardware manufacturer developing amplifiers, integrated radios, and communications solutions for defense, aerospace, unmanned systems, and space applications.

You’ll work closely with an engineering team on hands-on testing and troubleshooting that helps bring new products from prototype into production.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Engineering Technician to support new RF product development through prototype testing, circuit troubleshooting, and test fixture development. This is an opportunity to apply your practical RF skills while expanding your experience with amplifier testing and microwave tuning.

What You’ll Do

• Test RF amplifiers and prototype hardware against engineering requirements.
• Use network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and RF power meters to measure product performance.
• Interpret test results, investigate failures, and support circuit modifications under engineering guidance.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototype circuits and engineering test fixtures.
• Support microwave tuning and RF transistor characterization.
• Record measurements and maintain accurate test documentation.
• Help develop repeatable test methods and procedures that meet quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, assembly, and production teams to meet project schedules.

What You’ll Bring

• At least three years of relevant hands-on RF or electronics testing experience.
• Practical experience using RF test equipment and interpreting measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Ability to follow technical procedures, maintain accurate records, and manage competing priorities.
• An associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field—or strong equivalent practical experience.
• Availability to work onsite in East Brunswick, NJ, five days per week.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on network analyzer experience.
• RF or microwave amplifier testing.
• Microwave tuning and circuit adjustment.
• Prototype assembly and test fixture development.
• Familiarity with amplifier performance measures such as gain, linearity, EVM, SNR, and output IP3.
• Altium familiarity.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.

Direct amplifier and tuning experience are preferred, but candidates with strong transferable RF bench testing skills are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

• Contribute directly to new RF products and prototype development.
• Work alongside engineers and see how your testing influences design decisions.
• Gain exposure to hardware supporting demanding defense, aerospace, and space communications applications.
• Enjoy varied hands-on work across testing, troubleshooting, prototype builds, and fixtures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/sick time.
• $4,000 Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.