RF Test Technician
RF Test Technician
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Job Description
Associate RF Engineer
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer and Sr. Systems Engineer the Associate RF Engineer will participate in the process from proposal to end of life in the design development and maintenance of highpower SolidState Amplifiers and Systems. The incumbent will work with other engineers managers QA and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs with respect to functionality performance scalability reliability realistic implementation schedules and adherence to development goals and principles.
Essential Functions
- RF highpower solidstate amplifier design using 1 MHz to 6 GHz simulation design tools such as HFSS AWR MWO and ADS and using LDMOS GaAs and GaN devices to > 1000W.
- Design and perform amplifier characterization under highpower conditions and the interaction of the amplifier integrated into the amp assembly.
- Perform circuit analysis on simple to medium complexity analog digital and RF circuits.
- Generate test procedures and schematic diagrams. Assist in design reviews under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Provide support to the Engineering Organization as directed.
- Resolve technical problems during test and integration phases.
- Generate and review technical product documentation including written documentation instructing customers in the use of delivered products.
- Establish product design criteria and determine material requirements operational capabilities and limitations.
- Responsible for project management of his/her designs and assure the workflow handoffs within the company.
Requirements
Key Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent experience.
- Two to three years of work experience within an RF/Microwave/Aerospace Engineering environment.
- Strong educational foundation that includes coursework and lab work in RF/Microwave theory and principles.
- Knowledgeable in digital and analog electronics. Strong desire to learn and contribute in a fastpaced environment.
- Experienced in the use of RF/microwave measurement instruments such as spectrum analyzers network analyzers signal generators and oscilloscopes.
- Ability to interface with the customer manufacturing test and subcontract technical personnel.
- Knowledge of device/device technology. Skilled in design validation and characterization of analog circuits.
- Must be a flexible and motivated team player who is able to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.
Primary Duties Work closely with product design engineering and operations to support product development. Specify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technology. Set-up test circuits to measure the electrical parameters of products. Test, update and repair printed circuit board using test stations, soldering equipment and/or tools. Participate in the assembly and testing of RF components within manufacturing. Use basic statistical tools, compare to charts, histograms, cause-and-effect diagrams, to evaluate electrical data for test variability and aid in problem solving.
Education
Qualifications Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, trade school education, electronic certification, or equivalent professional training with 3 years of experience in RF testing and basic manufacturing assembly skills. Capable of setting and adjusting each electrical test instrument and measuring the magnitude and accuracy of the parameters called out by the specification. Able to make complex test set-ups including inputs, outputs, and metering requirements. Basic RF knowledge needed, a
Employment Type
Full Time
