Engineering Technician

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum-centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission-critical communications and space-based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn‑key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise, and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in:
Austin, TX;
Columbia, MD;
Ventura, CA;
West Chester, OH;
Salisbury, MD;
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

Engineering Technicians may utilize design information, test equipment, and/or software to successfully prototype and test filter products and assemblies. Must have good understanding of various filter technologies (lumped element, cavity, distributed, ceramic, thin‑film, etc.), active circuitry (PIN Diodes, amplifiers, bias, and control), linear and non‑linear RF parameters, and troubleshooting. Must be able to competently use basic hand tools such as soldering irons, electronic assembly, calipers, and hand tools.

The position supports engineering in prototyping, pre‑production, and resolving production related issues. Must have excellent communications skills and documentation skills. Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of technical tasks in support of the engineering department including prototyping, troubleshooting, testing, support production related issues, documentation, design of experiments, evaluation and characterization of components.
• Required to use test equipment like network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, and multi‑meters.
• Will be required to set up, perform and understand meaning of measurements including, but not limited to, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, switching speed, etc.
• Accurately troubleshoot problems and effectively communicate solution to stakeholders.
• May work from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, layouts, datasheets, and plans often requiring interpretation.
• Works on assignments requiring sound judgment and self‑initiative.
• Requires excellent troubleshooting acumen.
• Applies significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic product for engineering efforts applicable to the department.
• May assist engineers with design and development of new processes and/or products.

Associates Degree in Electronic Technology, or equivalent military training, with 5 years related experience in the RF and Microwave testing and tuning field. In absence of a degree, 10 years work experience required. Previous soldering experience or skills preferred. Thorough knowledge of calibration, components, circuit function, interpreting drawings, troubleshooting, and schematics.

• AA ET degree with 5 years' experience or 10 years work experience in related field
• U.S Person
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (is applicable)
• Works from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, and layouts.

Pay Range: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour

Bonus Eligible:
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan

Benefits:
Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and…