Job Summary:

 

Tune, troubleshoot and final test microwave components and integrated assemblies. Position includes working with company’s engineers to perform prototyping activities, first article verifications, and troubleshooting of hardware. Additionally, this employee will provide input to the creation and maintenance of tuning procedures and work instructions.

 

Job Responsibilities:

Tune, test and troubleshoot microwave components from 20MHz to 40GHz, including but not limited to, filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, filter-LNAs, amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs) Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning Perform RF/Microwave related tests utilizing laboratory equipment including network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, and multi-meters Understand meaning of electrical measurements including but not limited to, return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, etc. Solves practical problems encountered in an efficient and timely manner Set up of test equipment for testing of production hardware under minimal supervision Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings and operating procedures Assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units Record test data in Excel spreadsheets Understand DC theory (Ohm's Law) Follow ESD procedures

 

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma 5 or more years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures Ability to work under a microscope including excellent hand-eye coordination Physical hand dexterity to perform all duties needed to complete the work (will require using small hand tools for prolonged periods) Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

AS degree preferred

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.  Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40lbs. Constant movement and use of limbs. Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged  sitting, twisting and working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required. Occasional Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and gripping is required daily. Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Ability to safely control surgical razor blades and small hand tools used to manipulate tuning stub under a microscope. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.

 

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."