RF Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

MAURY MICROWAVE JOB DESCRIPTION

Date: 06/23/2025

Job Title: RF Test Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: DC Assembly & Test

Reports to (Title): Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Brief Summary of Position :

Perform RF testing and calibration of instruments, sub-assemblies, RF assemblies, and complete hardware systems. Possess a well-rounded set of mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills. The person hired for this position will work on industry-leading low-phase noise synthesis, analysis, power detection, and satellite link emulation products.

Essential Functions of the Position :

• Use complex tools such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector-network analyzers, current probes, voltmeters, and precision inspection equipment to test and troubleshoot RF-based equipment in the frequency range of DC to 40GHz.
• Use engineering and manufacturing instructions to test assembled electronic units. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Interpret data by applying a basic understanding of DC and RF: voltage, current, power, insertion loss, return loss, linearity, phase noise, noise figure, and spectral analysis.
• Determine acceptable versus faulty performance. Repair and adjust as required using standard troubleshooting techniques.
• Repair or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components using hand tools and soldering iron.
• Maintain system logs to document testing and equipment operation.
• Record and analyze data results from standard test routine formats.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines. Requires good planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Diligent in following ESD protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area compliant with ISO procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Ask questions when instructions are not understood or are unclear.

Requirements (education, prior work experience, special skills, etc.)

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of formal electronic and mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and mechanical diagrams.
• Familiarity with cavity filters and frequency converters is a plus.
• Simple programming skills is a plus.
• Strong assembly and RF test skills.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and soldering iron.
• Excellent communication skills; good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Works well as part of a small team with high output.
• Computer proficiency using various software programs (Microsoft Office, Factory test software)
• Knowledge of Excel formulas

Benefits

We offer the following benefits to full-time employees who have met all eligibility requirements:

• Group medical, dental, and vision plans, group life/AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Group 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

Physical Demands/Sensory Function: Frequency of Use:

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Regularly

Use hands Regularly

Reach with hands and arms Regularly

Climb or balance Occasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally