Senior Engineering Technician

What you will do

Build, tune, and troubleshoot RF hardware including transmitters, receivers, transmission lines, antennas, and phased arrays across multiple communication spectrum bands

Set up and operate RF test equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and anechoic chamber measurement systems; perform calibration and maintain equipment integrity

Interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and 3D CAD models; apply GD&T principles and support configuration control practices

Support prototype development cycles end-to-end — assembly, rework, environmental testing, and design validation — in an aerospace or high-reliability hardware environment

Apply RF fundamentals including impedance matching, S-parameters, radiation patterns, gain, and polarization to correlate test data against design intent and identify root causes of anomalies

Generate clear, accurate test reports; track discrepancies; support root cause investigations; and communicate findings effectively to engineering teams

Follow aerospace standards and disciplined lab and shop procedures including AS9100, ESD control, cleanliness protocols, and environmental, thermal, and vibration testing practices

Partner closely with RF and systems engineers to support design iterations, provide build feedback, and help drive hardware from prototype to flight-ready configuration

What you bring to the role

5+ years of hands-on experience building, tuning, and troubleshooting RF hardware across multiple spectrum bands in an aerospace, defense, or high-reliability environment

Strong proficiency with RF test equipment — VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, anechoic chamber systems — and solid calibration technique

Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and 3D CAD models; working knowledge of GD&T and configuration control

Demonstrated experience supporting full prototype development cycles including assembly, rework, environmental testing, and design validation

Solid working knowledge of RF fundamentals — impedance matching, S-parameters, radiation patterns, gain, polarization — and the ability to connect test data to design intent

Strong documentation discipline — test reports, discrepancy tracking, root cause analysis — and clear communication with engineering and program teams

Familiarity with aerospace standards and practices including AS9100, ESD control, cleanliness, and environmental/thermal/vibration testing

Bonus points for the following

Experience with phased array antenna assembly, alignment, and RF characterization

Familiarity with satellite communication systems or space-grade RF hardware

Exposure to automated test systems or scripting for data acquisition and analysis

IPC or other relevant hardware workmanship certifications

Experience working in an anechoic chamber environment for antenna pattern measurements