USAElectrical Engineering Technician - RF
1 мес. назад
USAOnsite
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Hands-on technical role supporting assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of communication and RF systems.
Обязанности
- Work closely with RF engineers to support RF system end-to-end testing, validation and verification, troubleshooting, hardware bring-up, and RF testbed builds.
- Execute detailed RF test procedures accurately, consistently, and repeatably.
- Collect, record, and communicate RF test results, observations, failures, and status updates clearly to RF engineers and team members.
- Operate common RF and electronic test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, antennas, E-field probes, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and frequency reference, clock, or timing equipment.
- Set up, verify, and troubleshoot RF test configurations, cables, adapters, antennas, and related hardware.
- Support calibration-related activities and ensure test equipment is used within valid calibration status.
- Assist with measurement accuracy, repeatability, and basic uncertainty considerations during RF testing.
- Assist with RF cable routing, connector and cable inspection, cable labeling, connector weatherproofing, and general RF installation work.
- Support outdoor RF testing, field testing, system-level validation, and installation activities on various end platforms and applications.
- Follow work instructions, test procedures, safety requirements, and engineering direction in lab, production, and field environments.
Требования
- Hands-on experience working with RF systems, electronics, communication systems, or RF test equipment.
- Ability to use RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, antennas, E-field probes, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
- Ability to follow and execute detailed test procedures with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collect reliable measurements and document test results accurately.
- Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to promptly raise issues when something does not look right.
- Ability to work closely with RF engineers and follow technical direction.
- Comfortable working in laboratory, production, field, and outdoor environments.
- Willingness to travel as needed for field testing, installations, and system support.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Будет плюсом
- Ability to execute from a test plan, not only from a detailed test procedure.
- Familiarity with vector signal generators and vector signal analyzers.
- Experience terminating coaxial cables in a highly repeatable fashion.
- Experience working around communication base stations, RF base stations, radios, antennas, or field communication sites.
- Experience with RF cable assemblies, coaxial cables, adapters, attenuators, terminations, splitters, filters, and antennas.
- Understanding of measurement accuracy, calibration, and uncertainty in RF testing.
- Experience troubleshooting RF paths, cable loss, connector issues, signal levels, noise, interference, and basic link problems.
- Relevant electronics, RF, wireless, telecommunications, or test-equipment certifications.
- RF test automation experience.
- Associate degree, technical certificate, trade school training, military electronics and RF training, or related technical field preferred.
Условия
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
- CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees
- If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) . does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals wi
Другое
- Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- The Electrical Engineering Technician - RF is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting the assembly, installation, test, troubleshooting, validation, and verification of communication and RF systems. This position works closely with RF engineers to execute test procedures, collect measurement data, support hardware bring-up, build and maintain RF testbeds, and help ensure RF systems are installed and tested correctly across lab, field, outdoor, and end-platform applications.
- The ideal candidate is a practical RF technician who can follow detailed instructions and test procedures, operate RF test equipment fluently, perform reliable and repeatable RF measurements without close supervision, assist engineers during troubleshooting, and communicate clearly when results or system behavior do not look right.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)