Radar Power Amplifier Test Technician
Job in
Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, 66214, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Indra Avitech GmbH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Telecoms Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The ideal candidate has a strong background in electronics or telecommunications, hands-on experience with RF test equipment, and the ability to work safely with high-power RF systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and execute RF power amplifier tests for radar applications.
- Measure and characterize amplifier performance including gain, compression, efficiency, harmonics, and spurious emissions.
- Configure and perform pulsed RF measurements.
- Use RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, power meters/sensors, signal generators, and vector network analyzers.
- Measure forward and reflected RF power using directional couplers and loads.
- Determine safe attenuation levels to protect measurement equipment.
- Record test data and generate performance curves (gain, efficiency, current).
- Perform initial diagnostics on issues such as oscillation, gain loss, premature compression, or thermal problems.
- Follow RF safety, high-voltage safety, and ESD procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering, systems, and quality teams during testing and troubleshooting.
- Associate degree (AS/AAS) in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Systems, Control Systems, or related technical field
OR technical/trade school certification as an Electronics or Telecommunications Technician. - Hands-on experience with RF test instrumentation, such as:
- Spectrum analyzers
- RF power meters and sensors
- Signal generators (CW and pulsed)
- Vector network analyzers
- Directional couplers, RF loads, and attenuators
- Basic knowledge of RF power amplifier concepts including dBm, gain, compression, and pulse measurements.
- Ability to work with high-power RF and high-voltage electronic systems safely.
- Experience testing RF power amplifiers for radar systems
- Familiarity with GaN, GaAs, or LDMOS power amplifier technologies
- Experience with pulsed RF measurement techniques
- Spanish language skills are a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formal test procedures
- Experience working with ESD-sensitive electronics
- Ability to work shift schedules if required
- Occasional travel may be required internationally (initially extended travel in role, occasional over time)- passport required, US Citizenship required
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