Senior RF Tune & Test Technician (40 GHz)

heico; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance, AD&D & LTD

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lucix Corporation, an HEICO subsidiary, seeks an experienced Tune and Test Technician in California to support RF modules and assemblies for satellite payloads. You will tune and test amplifiers, filters, mixers, and oscillators up to 40 GHz, performing environmental tests and ensuring accuracy of microwave measurements.

Responsibilities include configuring tests like 1dB compression, PSAT, and s-parameters, and tuning hybrid circuits using wedge bond and PCB techniques.

Qualifications

• AA degree in electronics or equivalent; 5+ years on‑the‑job experience.
• Strong knowledge of microwave theory and application.
• Strong knowledge of Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's laws.
• Familiar with coaxial and waveguide connectors and their characteristics.
• Experience with HI-REL hardware materials, processes, and assembly techniques.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly and wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Test and align RF amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators, and converters up to 40 GHz.
• Environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, and EMI/EMC tests.
• Configure tests (1dB compression, C/IM3, noise figure, PSAT, harmonics, s-parameters, k‑factor, spurious).
• Tune hybrid microwave circuits and modules using wedge bond and gap weld technology.
• Tune PCB microwave circuits; troubleshoot DUTs and test stations to component level.
• Propose ideas to improve tuning efficiency and repeatability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microwave theory

Ohm's Law

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

RF test techniques

Wedge Bonding

PCB tuning

Coaxial/waveguide knowledge

Test equipment familiarity

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams

Education

AA degree in electronics or equivalent

Tools

PNA‑X

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Phase Noise Analyzer

Strip Chart Recorders

Job description

Lucix Corporation, an HEICO subsidiary, seeks an experienced Tune and Test Technician in California to support RF modules and assemblies for satellite payloads. You will tune and test amplifiers, filters, mixers, and oscillators up to 40 GHz, performing environmental tests and ensuring accuracy of microwave measurements.

Responsibilities include configuring tests like 1dB compression, PSAT, and s-parameters, and tuning hybrid circuits using wedge bond and PCB techniques.