RF Test Technician

Job Location: Bristol, PA Pay Rate: $30/hr on w2 Duration: 3-6 months Client: L3 Harris

Job Description: The RF Test Technician will support the Telemetry manufacturing organization through performing alignment, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and characterization of RF circuits. This position will utilize test equipment, including oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, DMM, power supply, network analyzer, signal generator, and automated test equipment. Position requires the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and attention to detail. This role is also responsible for generating accurate test data intended for internal and external customer use.

Essential Functions:

• Perform RF alignment and characteristic tests on various RF circuits.
• Perform Final Acceptance tests on various products.
• Understand and follow appropriate test equipment / safety procedures.
• Maintain product configuration information in appropriate documents.
• Maintain status of units in process.
• Support the troubleshooting and rework/repair of RF systems and/or their subassemblies.
• Maintain troubleshooting documentation in appropriate process / product documents.
• Support completion of assembly operations to meet delivery expectations.
• Tack solder select at test components.
• Identify ways to improve current production processes and communicate ideas with appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Experience: Qualifications:

Highschool diploma or equivalent. Must be a US Citizen Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience. Associates or Technical Trade School Minimum of 1-2 years experience testing electronics with a minimum of 2 years RF experience to include:

• Technical knowledge and skills in troubleshooting down to the component level; solid understanding and working knowledge of RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Data Error Analyzers, RF generators, etc.
• Experience at performing various RF characterization measurements such as; Phase Noise, Spectral Characterization, Noise Figure, RF Power and Bit Error Rate.
• Experience in alignment and troubleshooting of various RF circuits such as: Modulators, RF amplifiers, Diplexers, Filters, Oscillators, Synthesizers, etc.