Test Technician - RF Feeds

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Generous retirement savings plan with company match

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer located in Texas is seeking an RF Feeds Test Technician responsible for testing, calibration, and verification of RF feed components. The position demands strong technical skills and familiarity with RF test equipment, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with further education preferred, alongside hands-on testing experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, promoting a dynamic and inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in RF testing or related technical field.
• Experience within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with antenna feeds, waveguides, or microwave components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate RF test equipment.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final testing of RF feeds.
• Document test data accurately within production and quality systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to read schematics

Proficiency entering data and completing documentation

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree in Electronics or RF Technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Your Day To Day

The RF Feeds Test Technician will perform testing, calibration, and verification of RF feed components to ensure products meet performance specifications and quality standards. This role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and comfort working with RF test equipment in a production environment.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Set up and operate RF test equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final testing of RF feeds, subassemblies, and components.
• Interpret test results and compare data against established specifications and tolerances.
• Troubleshoot RF issues and assist engineering with root cause analysis.
• Document test data accurately within production and quality systems.
• Follow established testing procedures, work instructions, and calibration requirements.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and quality to support product flow.
• Assist with maintaining test stations, equipment calibration schedules, and general lab organization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, ESD, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or associate degree in Electronics, RF Technology, or similar preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in RF testing, electronics testing, or related technical field.
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment such as VNAs, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to read schematics, test procedures, and work instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency entering data and completing electronic documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with antenna feeds, waveguides, coaxial assemblies, or microwave components.
• Experience within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern‑day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

What We Offer

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team‑oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.