RF Test Technician
Core
Hands-on setup, execution, and maintenance of RF test systems for engineering qualification, production acceptance, and flight testing of unmanned systems.
Role type
RF Test Technician
Builds
RF test setups, coax assemblies, RF switch harnesses, cables, fixtures, and supporting lab hardware
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned systems / RF engineering
Required skills
soldering, harness assembly, cable building, RF measurement equipment operation, lab hardware maintenance, test procedure execution, hardware labeling, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
RF lab experience, antenna lab experience, drone company experience, aerospace company experience, field test support, outdoor hardware test operations, IPC soldering certification, J-STD-001 experience, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, test automation
Technologies
spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, power meters, attenuators, RF switches, test radios, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, crimpers, heat shrink
Responsibilities
Build and maintain RF test setups and fixtures; Support qualification and acceptance test plan execution; Perform soldering, rework, and connector installation; Prepare RF hardware and equipment for flight tests; Operate basic RF measurement equipment; Maintain lab and production test areas organization
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
