RF/Microwave Production Test Technician
Job Description
Job Description Role Snapshot
You’ll join a high‑tech manufacturing team validating advanced RF and microwave hardware that powers aerospace, defense, communications, radar, space, electronic warfare, and UAV platforms. We are opening three agency temp positions with the potential to transition to long‑term roles based on performance and business needs.
A Day in the Role
When you start your day between 6:00–7:00 AM, you’ll bring up test benches, verify calibrations, and dive into signal paths. You’ll tune and align microwave components and subsystems, run preliminary checks, and execute pulse focusing and environmental tests. Returned TWTs? You’ll carefully assemble/disassemble tubes, isolate faults, and support repair flows. Throughout the day you’ll collaborate with engineers on tricky debug and new product introductions, document your findings with precision, provide daily status updates, and keep production moving while meeting quality and compliance standards.
What You’ll Work With
- Network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes
- Multimeters and power meters for detailed measurements
- Microwave assemblies, subsystems, and TWTs under test
What You’ll Bring
- Hands-on electrical/electronic testing experience in a manufacturing or lab setting (required)
- Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power meters (required)
- Working knowledge of Ohm’s Law and core electronics theory (required)
- Strong attention to detail and clear communication (required)
- Technical Associate degree or equivalent military electronics training (required)
- Background in RF/microwave testing (preferred)
- U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for a D.O.D. security clearance (required)
Schedule & Compensation
- Day shift start: 6:00–7:00 AM
- Pay: $23.00–$30.00 per hour DOE
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Initial engagement as an agency temp (three openings) with potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs
Why This Role
- Contribute to cutting-edge RF and microwave technology supporting critical missions
- Gain experience with advanced electronic test systems while partnering closely with engineering
- Competitive pay and a clear path to conversion after successful contract performance
- Long-term growth in a high-tech manufacturing environment