Sr. RF/PCBs Electronics Technician

Latitude Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronics is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to support engineering and production teams. Key responsibilities include assembling PCBs, testing RF circuits, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a dynamic work environment focusing on high-frequency circuits and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PCB assembly, RF systems, and troubleshooting is essential.
• Ability to interpret schematics and work from engineering instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework PCB assemblies, including surface mount and through-hole components.
• Conduct failure analysis and recommend corrective actions for electronic systems.
• Mentor junior technicians and ensure compliance with quality control standards.

Skills

PCB assembly

RF systems

electronic troubleshooting

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Electronics Technician with hands-on experience in printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, RF systems, and electronic troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting our engineering and production teams by building, testing, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies, with a focus on high-frequency and RF-related circuitry.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and rework PCB assemblies, including surface mount and through-hole components.
• Perform RF and analog/digital circuit testing, characterization, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and other test equipment.
• Assist in the development, verification, and validation of prototype hardware and systems.
• Interpret and work from schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and engineering instructions.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and resolve electrical and system-level issues during design and production phases.
• Conduct failure analysis and recommend corrective actions for electronic systems and components.
• Support RF test setups, including soldering of coaxial connectors, shielding, and cable assemblies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and modifications.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide guidance on best practices in electronics assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality control standards.

$60,000 - $90,000 a year