Quantum RF Lab Technician, Senior

Quantum RF Lab Technician, Senior – Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced RF Technician to support and operate a Quantum RF laboratory. Responsibilities include day‑to‑day lab readiness, RF test execution, equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and disciplined lab operations in support of advanced research and development activities.

• Operate and maintain the Quantum RF lab in a safe, clean, and ready state.
• Set up, calibrate, and use RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and related instruments.
• Execute RF measurements, test plans, acceptance tests, and troubleshooting workflows.
• Support antenna, cabling, connector, and RF front‑end integration activities.
• Maintain test logs, calibration records, configuration baselines, and lab documentation.
• Diagnose failures in RF chains, fixtures, interconnects, and subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine test procedures, improve repeatability, and document results.
• Support hardware handling, bench builds, rework, and basic soldering or cable fabrication as needed.
• Enforce lab procedures, access controls, and safe handling of sensitive equipment.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, vendor support, and spare parts inventory.
• Assist with data collection and analysis to support development decisions and technical reviews.

• 3+ years of experience with RF testing, lab, or systems technical support.
• Experience with RF test equipment and bench troubleshooting.
• Experience building, routing, and validating RF cabling and interconnects.
• Knowledge of RF fundamentals, signal integrity, modulation concepts, and test methodology.
• Ability to read schematics, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to work onsite and independently in a lab environment.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.

• 5+ years of experience with RF testing, lab, or systems technical support.
• Experience supporting quantum, aerospace, defense, telecom, SATCOM, or advanced research labs.
• Experience with precision measurement, low‑noise systems, and sensitive RF environments.
• Experience in lab operations, inventory control, or equipment calibration.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or automated test scripting.
• Excellent attention to detail and disciplined documentation habits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Associate's degree.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.