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Rf Test Technician

United States, Stratham Employment contract 25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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The Test Technician III performs the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. The Test Technician determines and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. This position may complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.

Job Responsibility

  • Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of RF circuits, RF components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies using network analyzers and other electrical and mechanical measuring devices and equipment.
  • Testing and tuning of low pass, band pass and waveguide diplexer filters in X and Ku bands.
  • Waveguide and coaxial components including waveguide transitions, couplers, pressure windows, circulators, switches, and low noise amplifiers.
  • Some manual assembly operations are required as part of the test function to include using various conductive and non-conductive epoxies to install loads, tuning element’s, and end caps.

Requirements

  • High School diploma (or equivalent)
  • 2-3 years of related experience.
  • Experience with RF/Microwave operation/measurement techniques
  • Understanding of passive circuit fundamentals and microwave terminology
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance

Nice to have

  • Solid understanding of microwave vector network analyzers, calibration, and measurement techniques
  • J-STD-001 certified for solder and/or IPC-A-610 certified for inspection
  • Experienced in calibrating and operating network analyzers and various RF/microwave test equipment
  • Familiarity with power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience with soldering microwave and waveguide components and assemblies
  • Mechanical assembly skills a plus
  • Basic understanding of microwave principles, filters, passive components, DC circuits and amplifier operation.
  • Must be able to work under a microscope when necessary
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Ability to read blueprints

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