Electronics Lab Technician
Core
Support research, development, and quality assurance processes within a Radio Frequency (RF) lab by assembling, testing, and troubleshooting RF devices and circuits.
Role type
Electronics Lab Technician (RF)
Builds
RF devices, circuits, and wireless communication systems
Domain
Defense technology, Radio Frequency (RF), Wireless communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF test equipment operation, PCB design and test, signal troubleshooting, automated characterization rack management, inventory tracking, technical documentation, breadboard and fixture assembly
Preferred skills
Associate degree in Electronics/Telecommunications, military training (PMEL), scripting for automated testing (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW), FCC GROL certification, ETA RF Specialist certification, ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge
Technologies
Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers (VNA), signal generators, oscilloscopes, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Set up and operate specialized RF test equipment; diagnose signal interference and component failures; build and manage automated characterization racks; track inventory of equipment and nodes; maintain accurate test data and generate reports; build breadboards, test fixtures, and wiring harnesses; assist in organizing field tests of Ziva systems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC