Senior RF Technician

Talentry, LLC; California; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Talentry, LLC seeks a Senior RF Technician in San Diego, CA, for a hands-on role in a laboratory environment. You will lead assembly, testing, and validation of RF hardware, working closely with engineers to optimize performance.

The position requires extensive RF measurement skills and the ability to troubleshoot to component level, with the potential for security clearance. On-site work with competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on RF hardware testing and troubleshooting.
• Associates degree or equivalent in electronics or related field.
• Experience with RF measurement tools and calibration techniques.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional engineering team.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Build, modify, tune, troubleshoot, and validate RF hardware and prototype assemblies.
• Perform RF measurements using VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and power meters.
• Support engineers with prototype development, design verification, and performance optimization.
• Document test results for engineering review and maintain calibration standards.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues to component level and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate lab activities and mentor junior technicians as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams for production readiness.

Connaissances

VNA

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF Lab Equipment

Impedance Matching

Calibration

RF Measurements

Hands-on RF Hardware

Formation

Associate degree in Electronics / EET or related

Outils

HFSS

CST

ADS

Description du poste

Job Description

Senior RF Technician

Location:San Diego, CA (On-site)
Position Type:Full-Time
Compensation:$80,000–$100,000+ DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established engineering and technology company developing advanced RF and wireless hardware. They are seeking an experienced Senior RF Technician to support the development, testing, and optimization of sophisticated RF systems.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work in a laboratory environment and has extensive experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining RF hardware while collaborating closely with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

As a Senior RF Technician, you will provide technical leadership in the assembly, testing, and validation of RF hardware throughout the product development cycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Build, modify, tune, troubleshoot, and validate RF hardware and prototype assemblies.
• Perform RF measurements using Vector Network Analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and other laboratory equipment.
• Support engineers with prototype development, design verification, and performance optimization.
• Assist in evaluating RF performance and documenting test results for engineering review.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues to component level and recommend corrective actions.
• Support integration of RF assemblies into larger electromechanical systems.
• Maintain calibration standards, test procedures, and laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate laboratory activities while mentoring less experienced technicians as needed.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development and production readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience testing, troubleshooting, and supporting RF hardware (15+ years preferred).
• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience using:
• • Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Signal Generators
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Standard RF laboratory equipment
• Strong understanding of RF measurements, impedance matching, calibration techniques, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience supporting prototype development in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting antenna, microwave, or other RF subsystem development.
• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar software.
• Experience with RF PCB troubleshooting and hardware debugging.
• Exposure to high‑frequency communications, wireless systems, aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability electronic products.
• Experience documenting test procedures and supporting engineering validation activities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary:$80,000–$100,000+ DOE
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and professional development benefits.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside experienced RF engineers on technically challenging hardware development projects in a collaborative laboratory environment. You’ll have significant hands‑on involvement throughout the development lifecycle while helping bring innovative RF technologies from concept through validation.