Engineering Technician

Position Overview

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 with 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.

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 with 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 setup, 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 communicates solution to stake holders.
• 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.