RF Test Technician

The RF Test Technician supports product development evaluations, final product characterization testing, and works with the development team in providing testability planning, strategies, and methodologies. Entry level engineers are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product and design engineering and operations to support product development.

• Specify and recommend test resources, processes, capabilities, and technology.

• Set-up test circuits to measure the electrical parameters of products.

• Test, update, and repair printed circuit boards using test stations, soldering equipment, and/or tools.

• Participate in the assembly and testing of components within manufacturing.

• Use basic statistical tools, compare to charts, histograms, cause and effect diagrams, to evaluate electrical data for test variability and aid in problem solving.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Radio frequency

• Hands on experience with Spectrum and Network analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and power supply

• RF Amplifiers

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, trade school education, electronic certification, or equivalent professional training with 3 years of experience in RF testing and basic manufacturing assembly skills.

• Capable of setting and adjusting each electrical test instrument and measuring the magnitude and accuracy of the parameters called out by the specification.

• Must be capable of making complex test set-ups including inputs, outputs, and metering requirements.

• Basic RF knowledge along with tuning/troubleshooting experience from 6GHz and below.

• Ability to debug circuits and systems.

• Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment including: Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, and Power Supply.

• Awareness of ISO 9001 standards and procedures.

• Comfortable working both independently and in team environments.

• Excellent communication skills; computer proficiency; good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand throughout an eight or ten-hour day.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor or table position to chest high using proper lifting technique.

Work Environment

This position is based and 100% onsite in Inglewood, California. The work environment includes working with high-power ultra-broadband RF amplifier solutions. The role involves working with solid-state, high-power RF amplifier systems and modules for commercial, scientific, and military customers worldwide. The work environment is collaborative, requiring both independent work and teamwork. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and the ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.