Tuning Test Technician - Direct Hire with Security Clearance

Artech Information Systems • Permanent • California, United States • $26 - $31 / * • 1d ago

Client: Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics Title: Tuning Test Technician Location: Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Duration: Fulltime Pay rate: $26-$31/hr. $7,500 sign on bonus after 90 days Job Description Responsibilities: Technician for satellite communications industry Responsibilities include alignment, testing, troubleshooting and repair of high power solid state microwave amplifiers with a block upconverter and a digital control interface. Requires ability to understand standard RF test measurements and a familiarity with RF test equipment, including but not limited to: Spectrum analyzers, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Power Meters, etc. Job involves tuning high power RF amplifiers to meet customer specifications. Will be working on S-Band, C-Band, X-Band, and Ku-Band amplifiers. Knowledge of standard RF test parameters is important - gain, power, VSWR, intermodulation distortion, 1dB compression, harmonics, etc. Qualifications: Two year associates degree in electronics or equivalent military/work experience Job requires interest in applying hands-on skills to tune, troubleshoot and test RF (radio frequency) and microwave circuits applying principles and theories of electronics and electrical circuits. Requires soldering skills for tuning. Solid computer skills. Education and/or Experience Requires a high school diploma and some degree of vocational or technical training and a minimum of 2-5 years of directly related experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. US Citizenship is required for this role due to the need to obtain a security clearance. I will need the below questions answered for all candidates: MUST have RF tuning experience and the component level What types of electronic components were being manufactured at most recent companies? Are you testing at the component level or system level? Can you describe your experience with testing and tuning RF and microwave components? What types of test equipment are you proficient in using and is it automated or manual test equipment? How do you ensure the accuracy and reliability of your test results? Thanks and Regards Mahitha Bhagwath Technical Recruiter Cell: Office: 360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 Morristown, NJ 07960 Email:

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