RF Production Technician

Are you a seasoned RF technician with a passion for precision and problem-solving? CPI is seeking an RF Production Technician III to join our high-performance team. In this critical role, you'll lead hands-on RF testing, troubleshooting, and hardware fabrication-playing an essential part in cutting-edge SatCom Antenna projects.

Your Day to Day :

As an RF Production Technician III at CPI, you'll bring depth, precision, and hands-on expertise to a wide range of technical tasks, including :

• Operate and maintain advanced RF and antenna test facilities, ensuring reliability and accuracy in critical testing environments
• Author RF test procedures , collect and analyze RF test data, and produce clear, actionable technical reports for engineering and quality teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to define and implement robust test strategies
• Perform diverse equipment and process operations , applying advanced skills across electrical, software, and manufacturing domains
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and diagnose equipment, components, devices, and systems to meet high technical standards
• Modify and debug tools and equipment , building from detailed drawings and schematics to support engineering prototyping and production needs
• Document and conduct experiments under the guidance of technical leadership to refine designs and improve product functionality
• Analyze test data to identify cause-effect relationships, then recommend and help implement process improvements and corrective actions
• Support prototype development , including testing, adjusting, and assembling electromechanical systems, RF circuits, and specialized test apparatus
• Independently conduct RF tests both in a controlled lab setting and out on the test range using advanced RF instrumentation
• Build, troubleshoot, and repair electronic or electromechanical systems with a focus on feeds, modules, and mission-critical hardware
• Adjust and maintain RF and electronic systems based on schematics and engineering instructions
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep testing facilities and production hardware in peak operational condition

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE :

We're looking for a highly capable RF Production Technician III who can confidently tackle complex tasks and contribute deep technical expertise. You're the right fit for this role if you bring :

Other Must-Haves

You'll be joining a team where your expertise is respected, your ideas matter, and your work directly impacts aerospace and defense innovation.

Salary Range : $32.00 - $37.50 / hour

Ready to power up your career with CPI? Apply now and bring your RF expertise to a new level.

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE :

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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