Engineering Technician

Job Description

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview

Seeking a Engineering Technician for an exciting opportunity with the MMIC Design Center organization under CAES Defense Systems, located in either our Richardson, TX or Forsyth, MO locations! The MMIC Design Center is comprised of a team of 20+ MMIC and Packaging Designers creating advanced RF solutions for internal and external customers. The Center has PMO, test and test support engineering to convert designs into delivered products as well as systems expertise to support customer architectures and trade studies also enabling CAES capabilities at board and sub-array levels. Consider joining us! Apply today.

Perform set-up, calibration, and perform RF measurements on Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC); assist in preparing technical documents such as test plans, assembly drawings, prepare bill of materials; test and troubleshoots RF / Analog circuits and / or assemblies; perform IC testing on a semi-automated probe station; perform RF characterization by measuring S-parameters, single tone power, and two-tone power measurements on MMIC assemblies. Perform various tasks in a laboratory including test, visual inspection and shipping; extensive work performed under a microscope.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES :

• Perform on-wafer testing on MMIC power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and signal control MMICs using a vector network analyzer.
• Ability to perform minor re-work on prototype microwave assemblies; handling die, wire-bonding, working with solder, epoxies and other assembly-related materials. Requires working under a microscope.
• Preparing drawings and technical documents to include : statistical analysis reports, generating test plans, assembly drawings, and product datasheets
• Support Engineering and production staff in the test, visual inspection of die, and product shipment.
• Obtain quotes from vendors, lead procurement, and assist with inventory and asset management

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Salary Range : $25 - $35 hourly (Richardson, TX).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include :

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email