Senior RF Technician
Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000â$100,000+ DOE
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established engineering and technology company developing advanced RF and wireless hardware. They are seeking an experienced Senior RF Technician to support the development, testing, and optimization of sophisticated RF systems.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a laboratory environment and has extensive experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and refining RF hardware while collaborating closely with engineering teams.
Responsibilities
As a Senior RF Technician, you will provide technical leadership in the assembly, testing, and validation of RF hardware throughout the product development cycle.
Responsibilities include:
- Build, modify, tune, troubleshoot, and validate RF hardware and prototype assemblies.
- Perform RF measurements using Vector Network Analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and other laboratory equipment.
- Support engineers with prototype development, design verification, and performance optimization.
- Assist in evaluating RF performance and documenting test results for engineering review.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues to component level and recommend corrective actions.
- Support integration of RF assemblies into larger electromechanical systems.
- Maintain calibration standards, test procedures, and laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate laboratory activities while mentoring less experienced technicians as needed.
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development and production readiness.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and supporting RF hardware (15+ years preferred).
- Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Extensive experience using:
- Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
- Spectrum Analyzers
- Signal Generators
- Oscilloscopes
- Standard RF laboratory equipment
- Strong understanding of RF measurements, impedance matching, calibration techniques, and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Experience supporting prototype development in a collaborative engineering environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting antenna, microwave, or other RF subsystem development.
- Familiarity with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar software.
- Experience with RF PCB troubleshooting and hardware debugging.
- Exposure to high-frequency communications, wireless systems, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic products.
- Experience documenting test procedures and supporting engineering validation activities.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $80,000â$100,000+ DOE
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and professional development benefits.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside experienced RF engineers on technically challenging hardware development projects in a collaborative laboratory environment. Youâll have significant hands-on involvement throughout the development lifecycle while helping bring innovative RF technologies from concept through validation.