RF Test Technician

RF Test Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated RT test technician (different seniority levels can be considered) to join our team to perform the testing of advanced antennas, RF products and systems that SWISSto
12 develops. This role requires passion for laboratory environment and activities.

• Attention to detail, problem‑solving mindset, technical curiosity, willingness to learn and team collaboration.
• 3+ years proven experience in laboratory and production‑test environment, including handling of electronic hardware.
  • Candidates with less than 3 years but with experience in RF laboratory are also invited to apply.
• Having understanding of RF and/or experience with RF systems or RF units is an asset.
• Understanding of ESD, quality, safety, and similar rules and procedures.
• Language: fluent in French and/or English.

• Test antennas, passive RF devices, active RF devices or RF assemblies using VNA or similar equipment, following test plans and/or test procedures.
• Type of tests: S‑parameters (insertion loss, return loss, VSWR), antenna patterns (in anechoic chamber), power measurements, etc.
• Frequency range: between 0.5 GHz and 100 GHz.
• Type of projects: either development (R&D) projects or production.
• Prepare or contribute to prepare test setups.
• Report issues to test managers, project managers or RF engineers.
• Install antennas or RF units/systems on test fixtures in the company’s own RF test (according to the assembly drawings and/or 3D models from the PDM system).
• Support SWISSto
  12 operations and R&D teams on activities that are peripheral to RF test.

• In addition to the test activities, and depending on your background and interests, you might also participate in:
• Document test activities and prepare test reports.
• Contribute to maintain laboratory equipment.
• Support failure and troubleshooting investigations, as well as root‑cause analysis activities.
• Contribute to development of test scripts.
• Courses or trainings for advanced RF system test.
• Utilize environmental test equipment (thermal and thermal vacuum, EMC/EMI).