Sr. RF Technician

Talentry; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Talentry is seeking a Senior RF Technician to lead hands-on RF hardware assembly, testing, and validation within a fast-paced lab. You will work closely with engineering teams to optimize RF performance from prototype to production.

The role requires extensive experience with RF testing, calibration techniques, and lab equipment, plus U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance. This on-site position offers growth in a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on RF hardware testing experience.
• Associate degree in Electronics or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly, testing, and validation of RF hardware across the development cycle.
• Perform RF measurements using Vector Network Analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Support prototype development and optimize RF performance with engineers.
• Mentor technicians and coordinate lab activities with cross-functional teams.

Job description

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.
  

Requirements

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:
  
• Signal Generators
  
• 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.
  
• 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.