Senior RF Test Technician (Aerospace & Defense)

Arena Family of Companies; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Arena Family of Companies in the United States is seeking an RF Test Technician to test, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and adjust sophisticated RF instruments, sub-assemblies, RF assemblies, and complete hardware systems, operating from DC through 40 GHz with advanced test equipment.

Work in a small, high-output team of about five technicians under a supervisor, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and pursue growth into leadership roles while upholding precision, quality, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of formal electronic and mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience with RF testing and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams.
• Strong DC and RF concepts knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair across DC to 40 GHz.
• Operate RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and VNA.
• Read schematics and documents while applying DC and RF principles.
• Maintain accurate test, calibration, and system records.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing in a small, high-output environment.

Skills

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Electronic assembly

Reading schematics

DC & RF concepts

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Current probes

Voltmeters

RF power measurement equipment

Job description

Join an established global leader in RF, microwave, and advanced measurement technology, with decades of industry expertise supporting some of the world's most demanding technology markets. The organization serves leading companies across aerospace and defense, semiconductor, wireless communications, satellite, and advanced research, providing highly specialized solutions that enable innovation in critical applications. This is an opportunity to join a technically respected organization with a strong reputation, sophisticated RF and microwave products, and a strong commitment to quality, technical excellence, and employee development.

As an RF Test Technician, you'll play a key role in testing, troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and adjusting sophisticated RF instruments, sub-assemblies, RF assemblies, and complete hardware systems. You'll work hands-on with advanced RF test equipment, electronic hardware, precision measurement tools, and technical documentation while supporting products operating from DC through 40 GHz. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, and growing within a high-output technical organization.

Why This Role?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for overtime.
• Flexible Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility around start and end times.
• Relocation & Sign-On Support: Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates.
• Leadership Growth Opportunity: Grow beyond the technical role, take on increased responsibility, and develop into a leadership or supervisory position.
• Stable & Established Company: Join an established technology organization with decades of RF and microwave industry expertise and a strong reputation for technical excellence.
• Advanced Technology: Work hands-on with sophisticated RF, microwave, signal generation, power measurement, analysis, calibration, and satellite link emulation technologies.
• Hands-On Technical Work: Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, adjustment, assembly, and precision measurement on sophisticated electronic and RF hardware.
• Advanced Test Equipment: Gain hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, current probes, voltmeters, RF power measurement equipment, and precision inspection equipment.
• Technical Growth: Build deeper expertise in RF and microwave testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and electronic repair while working with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
• Small, High-Output Team: Work as part of a focused team of approximately five technicians supported by a supervisor, where individual contributions directly impact production and product quality.
• Engineering Exposure: Work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot technical issues, clarify requirements, and resolve production and test problems.
• Technical Excellence: Work in an environment where precision, accuracy, documentation, quality, and disciplined troubleshooting are critical to product performance.
• Growth-Oriented Culture: Join an organization that values employees who are engaged, motivated, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career.

What You'll Do:

• Perform RF testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments, RF assemblies, sub-assemblies, and complete hardware systems across frequencies from DC to 40 GHz.
• Operate sophisticated RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers, current probes, voltmeters, and RF power measurement equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, engineering instructions, and manufacturing documentation while applying fundamental DC and RF principles.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot equipment and assemblies, perform component-level repairs and adjustments, and maintain accurate test, calibration, and system records.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams in a small, high-output environment, with the opportunity to take on increased responsibility and grow into a future leadership or supervisory role.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of formal electronic and mechanical assembly experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with RF testing, electronic testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and assembly, including experience with RF test and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and work with hand tools and soldering equipment.
• Strong understanding of DC and RF concepts, including voltage, current, power, frequency, insertion loss, return loss, linearity, phase noise, noise figure, and spectral analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, communication abilities, computer proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting production deadlines.