RF Test Technician

Description

Work with a production team to perform RF and electronic testing, troubleshooting, and assembly on a wide range of complex electronic systems in a cleanroom environment at a workbench or workstation, including maintaining accurate documentation of test data and setup/maintenance of RF test setups. Support RF performance testing through environmental testing such as TVAC, thermal, vibration, etc.

Basic qualifications:

• Proficient with DC power supplies, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, network and spectrum analyzers (including multi‑function PNA/PNA X platforms), data acquisition units and ESD‑controlled cleanroom workstations with microscopes and precision hand tools.
• Demonstrated experience with bench‑level CCA testing, including RF testing and troubleshooting of microwave/electronic subsystems, and a proven ability to set up, operate, and interpret results from the core suite of RF test equipment.
• Experience covering the basic measurement chain—from DC and power checks using DC power supplies, digital multimeters, and precision oscilloscopes, through RF measurements via network and signal analyzers, such as power, S parameters (basic return loss/VSWR), gain, frequency accuracy verification, and spurious/harmonic assessments.
• Ability to configure, perform routine calibrations, and maintain associated instruments while adhering to cleanroom and ESD protocols and delivering accurate, traceable documentation of test results.

• Advanced RF performance metrics such as gain flatness/slope, gain compression, noise figure, phase noise, phase linearity, and AM/PM conversion.
• Microwave theory and key RF building blocks (low‑noise amplifiers, phase lock loops, numerically/digitally controlled oscillators).
• EMI/EMC testing and interpretation of compliance results.
• Exposure to environmental test platforms such as vibration, thermal cycling, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers.
• Basic experience with automated test scripting or data‑acquisition tools (e.g., Python, LabVIEW).

Clearance Level: None.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.