Radio Frequency; RF Engineering Technician

Job Category:
Production - Direct

Requisition Number: RADIO
002089

• Posted :
  February 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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YOUR DAY TO DAY
Supports RF engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems, experiment design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
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• Experience in RF system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of RF feed components and equipment.
• Familiarity with RF testing tools and equipment. Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems, experiment design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
• May provide direction to other employees with similar duties.
• Performs a variety of equipment/process operations involving an application or technical skills in a specific area (electrical, software, manufacturing, optical, etc.)
• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions that may include but not limited to:
  • Layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification or electronic or electro‑mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
  • Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
  • Construct, modify, debug, test and adjust a variety of tools and equipment given appropriate drawings, parts, and instructions.
  • Implements basic practical solutions for process improvement.
  • Conducts and documents experiments under guidance of senior technician.
  • Constructs basis tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks.
  • Organizes data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement.
  • Perform routine/basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE
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• Experience in RF system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of RF feed components and equipment.
• Familiarity with RF testing tools and equipment.
• General supervision and instructions given for routine work, and detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate soldering skills to pass J‑std cert if required.
• Ability to fabricate simple hardware as required.
• General computer and test equipment knowledge.
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States;
  
  or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern‑day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

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