RF Test Technician

Mercury Systems Inc

Marriottsville, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Debugging Skills, Electronic Circuit, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Government, High School Diploma, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Microwaves, Power Amplifier, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Prototyping, Radio Frequency, Semiconductors, Soldering, Spectrum Analyzers, Surface Mount Technology, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Testing, United States Citizen, Vector Network Analyzers
LOCATION
Marriottsville, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary As an RF Test Technician, you will conduct RF measurements on semiconductor components such as amplifiers, switches, filters, mixers, multi-chip modules, and integrated microwave assemblies that operate from DC to 40 GHz. You will use moderate problem solving, which will require a solid understanding of Engineering standards and the ability to comprehend basic block diagrams. You will prepare complex test reports and data in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and may help write Acceptance Testing Procedures.

Testing will include: • Thermal Tests • Troubleshooting • Problem solving • Debugging of moderate to complex problems • Use of a variety of test equipment

Job Responsibilities • Conducting manual and automated production tests on RF semiconductor components • Recording and organizing test results and communicating the status of various production efforts • Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronics measurement equipment • Developing an understanding of operation and parametric behavior of RF components • Performing occasional surface mount assembly/rework with hand soldering equipment

Working with the engineering design team to prototype and characterize new products

Required Qualifications • Typically requires 3 years of work experience with RF electronics device testing at the component level • High School Diploma • Familiarity with electronic circuits fundamentals and RF measurement methods • Ability to use lab test equipment, including vector network analyzers, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, digital multi-meters, and basic electronic tools

Preferred Qualifications • Associate Degree in Electronics

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324ba3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

About the Company

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Mercury Systems Inc

Mercury Systems is a leading commercial provider of secure sensor and mission processing subsystems. Optimized for customer and mission success, Mercury’s solutions power a wide variety of critical defense and intelligence programs. Headquartered in Andover, Mass., Mercury is pioneering a next-generation defense electronics business model specifically designed to meet the industry’s current and emerging technology needs.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1981
WEBSITE
http://www.mrcy.com