Test Technician I

Capital Factory; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks PTO

Holidays

401K match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Job summary

Vitesse Systems, LLC is seeking a Test Technician I in Longmont, CO to execute RF, vibration, and thermal tests on spaceflight components. You will work with RF bench systems, calibration, and test reporting to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, maintenance of test areas and equipment, and collaboration with engineering for process improvements. ITAR/EAR controls apply, and a strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year related experience in RF testing or instrumentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with hand tools.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and/or blueprints.
• Ability to identify discrepancies within testing.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF bench, radiation pattern, thermal cycling, vibration, and PIM tests on spaceflight components per procedures
• Prepare test reports and maintain accurate records
• Assemble critical spaceflight hardware and calibrate equipment
• Participate in continuous process improvement and maintain test areas/equipment

Skills

RF fundamentals

Hand tools

Reading schematics

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Time management

RF measurement equipment

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Thermal Chambers

Job description

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Test Technician I to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The Test Technician is responsible for ensuring customer requirements are met over a series of RF, vibration, and thermal tests per all internal and external requirements.

About Vitesse Systems

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Our Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Test Technician is to perform various RF bench, radiation pattern, thermal cycling, vibration, and passive intermodulation tests on spaceflight components per internal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Radio Frequency Bench, Radiation Patterns, Thermal Cycling, Vibration, and Passive Intermodulation on Spaceflight components in accordance with test procedures
• Prepare test reports
• Assembly critical spaceflight hardware
• Participate in continuous process improvement activities
• Clean and maintain test areas and equipment such as: Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Thermal Chambers
• Equipment Calibration
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 1 year of related experience required, specifically:
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Basic understanding of RF fundamentals and theory.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with hand tools.
• Proficiency reading schematics, drawings, and/or blueprints required.
• Ability to complete technical writing tasks, including maintaining accurate records and logs.
• Ability to identify discrepancies within testing.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and/or blueprints.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Willingness to learn and apply fundamental RF theories.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong sense of time management.
• Results and solutions oriented.
• Familiarity with RF measurement equipment and techniques preferred
• Knowledge of communication systems and RF/microwave components preferred
• Experience with testing military, spaceflight, and/or aerospace components preferred
• Familiarity with Excel preferred

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled Employer.