Tuner Technician I

Gowanda Electronics Corp.; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Gowanda Electronics Corp. in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Tuner Technician I to support RF/microwave tuning operations and learn production tuning processes under supervision.

The role reports to the Production or Engineering Supervisor and focuses on developing skills for independent tuning responsibilities. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, basic electronics knowledge, and strong manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical schooling preferred.
• Basic electronics knowledge and willingness to learn RF principles.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read technical documents and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tuning of RF/Microwave filters under supervision.
• Operate VNAs, Network Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers with guidance.
• Follow work instructions, travelers, schematics, and tuning procedures.
• Document test results and tuning adjustments accurately.
• Identify basic performance issues and escalate when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Tuner basics

RF principles

VNA operation

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Technical schooling preferred

Tools

VNAs

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

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Full Time Technical Beltsville, MD, US

iNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.

iNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees - and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).

We currently have an opening for Tuner Technician Iin our TTE Facility , located in Belstville, MD . This role supports production tuning operations under guidance while developing the skills needed for independent tuning responsibilities. The position reports to the Production or Engineering Supervisor.

Details of the Role

The Tuner Technician I assists with the tuning of RF and microwave filters, learning production processes, tuning techniques, and proper use of test equipment in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic tuning of RF/Microwave filters (band-pass, high-pass, low-pass, notch) under supervision.
• Operate VNAs, Network Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers with guidance.
• Follow work instructions, travelers, schematics, and tuning procedures.
• Document test results and tuning adjustments accurately.
• Identify basic performance issues and escalat when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Qualifying Attributes and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical schooling preferred.
• Basic electronics knowledge and willingness to learn RF principles.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read technical documents and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing bench-level tuning tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for fine mechanical adjustments and tool use.
• Ability to visually inspect small components and read test data from monitors and instruments.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 10-15 lbs.
• Ability to safely work around electronic test equipment and soldering tools.

iNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.

• Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability
• Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match
• Company paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP)
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs.

iNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.