Talent.com
RF Test Technician (Intermediate Level)

RF Test Technician (Intermediate Level)

Kratos DefenseSan Jose, CA, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a RF Test Technician, Intermediate level, to work onsite at their San Jose location.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ : KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

The Intermediate RF Test Technician will be responsible in supporting the electrical testing of various RF and Microwave products including, Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA's), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA's), Mixers / Converters, and other related products. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Perform RF and Microwave electrical testing to validate product compliance.
  • Provide electrical and environmental stress test support at various stages within the production process (Post ESS, Pre-Seal Testing, Final Acceptance Testing, Qualification Testing, etc.)
  • Generate and assemble technical reports with results from .sNp or .CSV files exported from Network Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, Data Loggers, or other test equipment.
  • Setup and calibrate electrical test equipment such as PNA and PNA-X Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Noise Figure Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Multimeters, High and Low Power DC Supplies, Power Meters and Sensors, Load Pull / Sliding-Shorts, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Function Generators, and Phase Noise Measurement Systems.
  • Assist in creating and / or updating test procedures and work instructions.
  • Able to understand and work from verbal instructions, test specifications and procedures, wiring diagrams and schematics.
  • Understand and follow all safety requirements, as well as ISO Procedures.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Enthusiastic attitude with a strong sense of urgency and work ethic.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Understanding of fundamental RF and DC testing including but not limited to DC Current, Power Added Efficiency (PAE), Frequency, Gain, Gain Flatness, Noise Figure, Return Loss / VSWR, 1dB Compression, Power Saturation, Harmonics, Two Tone 2nd and 3rd Order Intercept Points, AM-PM, Phase Noise, Spurious and Stability testing.
  • Attention to detail and able to follow technical documentation such as Work Instructions, Acceptance Test Procedures, Travelers / Routers,
  • Poses an Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
  • Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
  • Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
  • Willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
  • Proficient with standard PC software such as MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with environmental test equipment such as vibration machines, shock towers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, and EMI / EMC is desirable but not required.
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed.
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Associate Degree preferred or equivalent experience and training.
  • 2+ years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Shop floor environment / Workbench or workstation
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Yes, if needed

    #LI-BI1Kratos

    Hourly Rate : $33.56 / hr - $40.86 / hr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Rf Test Technician • San Jose, CA, United States

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    RF Hardware Engineer

    RF Hardware Engineer

    Diverse LynxCupertino, CA, United States
    Full-time
    The contracted engineering service company in Cupertino would help the team to coordinate and execute RF characterizations & test plans, automate test system which includes usual RF equipment (but ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Engineer - Satellite Systems

    RF Engineer - Satellite Systems

    Astro DigitalSan Jose, CA, United States
    Full-time
    RF subsystems for next-generation satellite platforms.In this role, youll be responsible for.This is a hands-on role where youll take designs from concept through analysis, simulation, prototyping,...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    Sr. Flight Test Integration Engineer

    Sr. Flight Test Integration Engineer

    Reliable RoboticsMountain View, CA, United States
    Permanent
    We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives.Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally tra...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    System Repair and Test Technician

    System Repair and Test Technician

    SupermicroSan Jose, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop / Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT / Embedded customers...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

    Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

    InotivLivermore, CA, United States
    Full-time
    We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team!.This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and rec...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Test Engineer

    RF Test Engineer

    DAS Technology GroupSan Jose, CA, United States
    Full-time
    We are DAS Technology Group; specialized recruiters in the RF / Microwave & Defense / Space Industry.We are hiring an RF Test Engineer on behalf of our client who serves customers in Defense, Aerospace...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Integration & Test Engineer

    RF Integration & Test Engineer

    AstranisSan Francisco, CA, United States
    Permanent
    Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller,...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior RF Engineer

    Senior RF Engineer

    Planet Labs PBCSan Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Test Technician (Electronics / Test & Measurement) in Morgan Hill

    RF Test Technician (Electronics / Test & Measurement) in Morgan Hill

    Energy Jobline ZRMorgan Hill, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub.We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy ...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Test and Automation Engineer

    RF Test and Automation Engineer

    eSpaceSaratoga, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you've come to the right place!. E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of I...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Test Technician (Intermediate Level)

    RF Test Technician (Intermediate Level)

    Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsSan Jose, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Kratos' company, is looking for a RF Test Technician, Intermediate level, to work onsite at their San Jose location.Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. NASDAQ : KTOS) develops and fields transfo...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    WSoC RF Test Automation Engineer

    WSoC RF Test Automation Engineer

    Apple Inc.San Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    In this role, you will focus on delivering the automation frameworks used by Wireless SoC RF integration and validation team. You will architect and implement the automation framework for WSoC RF ch...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    RF Engineer

    RF Engineer

    Macpower Digital Assets EdgeCupertino, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Must have experience working with.Software-Defined Radios (SDRs).Software-Defined Radios (SDRs).RF measurements in field environments.Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Staff RF Test Development Engineer

    Staff RF Test Development Engineer

    Skyworks SolutionsSan Jose, CA, United States
    Full-time
    If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further.Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powe...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Test Engineering Program Manager

    RF Test Engineering Program Manager

    AppleCupertino, CA, United States
    Full-time
    As an Engineering Program Manager supporting the Wireless Systems & Compliance Engineering team, you will apply your Program / Project management skills and have significant responsibility for driv...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    RF Test Engineer

    RF Test Engineer

    Jobs via DiceCupertino, CA, United States
    Full-time
    We are seeking a skilled RF Test Engineer to support the measurement and characterization of cellular radio hardware designs across a wide range of products. This is a contract-based opportunity ide...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
    • Promoted
    Senior RF Engineer

    Senior RF Engineer

    GridwareSan Francisco, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid.We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    Earn Money Playing Games, Answering Surveys & Testing Apps

    Earn Money Playing Games, Answering Surveys & Testing Apps

    AttaPollAlum Rock, CA, US
    Full-time
    Get paid to answer surveys, play games, test apps, and do tasks.Make extra money on your phone and instantly cash out to PayPal, Revolut, or with gift cards from $3.Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago