Senior Engineering Test Technician

Job Description

AV is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineering Test Technician to support the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic and RF systems. This position will work closely with electrical, RF, firmware, software, mechanical, systems, and test engineers in a fast-paced engineering laboratory environment.

Regular

• Support engineers with the assembly, integration, configuration, bring-up, troubleshooting, and testing of prototype and developmental electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems.
• Set up and operate laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzer, signal generators, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition equipment.
• Build and configure test setups, including RF cabling, Ethernet/network connections, power distribution, instrumentation, test fixtures, and laboratory test racks.
• Execute engineering test plans and procedures; collect and record test data, document observations and anomalies, and assist with preparation of test reports.
• Assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair cables, wiring harnesses, connectors, electronic assemblies, test fixtures, and prototype hardware, including soldering and rework as appropriate.
• Maintain engineering laboratory equipment, tools, cables, adapters, fixtures, and supplies, including proper organization, labeling, calibration status, ESD controls, and equipment accountability.
• Support engineering design reviews, demonstrations, environmental and qualification testing, and other development activities while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other functional teams.
• Follow applicable safety, ESD, configuration management, and equipment-handling procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes, test setups, and documentation.

• Associate degree, technical certificate, military technical training, or equivalent practical experience in electronics, electrical technology, RF technology, or a related field, with 2+ years of relevant hands‑on experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, mechanical drawings, connector pinouts, and technical documentation.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting electronic hardware using common laboratory equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Working knowledge of fundamental electrical concepts including voltage, current, resistance, power, grounding, signal integrity, and proper ESD handling practices.
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures, accurately collect and document results, recognize anomalous behavior, and communicate technical issues effectively.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting, problem‑solving, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines.

• Experience working with RF or microwave systems and components, including amplifiers, attenuators, filters, splitters/combiners, coaxial cables, and RF connectors.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, network analyzers, and frequency counters.
• Experience with embedded electronics, FPGAs, microcontrollers, software‑defined radios, firmware/software loading, Linux, and basic command‑line operations.
• Familiarity with Ethernet networking, including configuring IP addresses, switches, and network‑connected laboratory equipment.
• Experience building and maintaining laboratory…