Senior Engineering Technician
Core
Build, tune, and troubleshoot RF hardware (transmitters, receivers, antennas, arrays) for low Earth orbit satellite systems.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC engineering technician (RF hardware)
Builds
Satellite RF systems and hardware for space-based IoT connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / RF Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RF hardware assembly and tuning, RF test equipment operation (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators), anechoic chamber usage, engineering drawing and schematic interpretation, GD&T principles, environmental testing (thermal, vibration), root cause analysis, aerospace standards compliance (AS9100, ESD)
Preferred skills
Phased array antenna assembly, satellite communication systems experience, automated test system scripting, IPC certification
Technologies
VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, anechoic chamber systems, 3D CAD models
Responsibilities
Build, tune, and troubleshoot RF hardware across multiple spectrum bands; operate and calibrate RF test equipment; interpret engineering drawings and schematics; support end-to-end prototype development cycles; correlate test data with design intent using RF fundamentals; generate test reports and track discrepancies; adhere to aerospace standards and lab procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC