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Mercury · 14 hours ago

RF Test Technician

West Caldwell, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. The RF Test Technician will conduct RF measurements on semiconductor components and perform testing and troubleshooting to ensure product quality.

Construction

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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)

Test thermal, shock, vibration and environmental tests, troubleshooting/problem solving, debugging of moderate problems by using a variety of test equipment, including bus analyzers, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to ensure the highest quality of integrated and tested products

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

Set-up test equipment for testing of production hardware under minimal supervision

Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings and operating procedures

May assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units

Conduct manual and automated production tests on RF semiconductor components

Develop an understanding of operation, and parametric behavior of RF components

Perform occasional surface mount assembly/rework with hand soldering equipment

Qualification

RFMicrowave testingFilter theoryLab test equipment usageElectrical measurements knowledgeElectronic circuits fundamentalsMicrosoft OfficeHand-eye coordinationPhysical dexterityCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma

Five or more years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing

Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning

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

Understand DC theory (Ohm's Law)

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

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