Metrea

Production RF Test Engineer

Metrea  •  $95k - $125k/yr  •  New York (Onsite)  •  27 days ago
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Job Description

In this role you will support the manufacturing team by testing, troubleshooting, and validating RF communication products and electronic assemblies to ensure they meet performance and quality requirements. This role is responsible for operating test equipment, executing production test procedures, identifying and resolving technical issues, documenting results, and working closely with engineering, quality, and production teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with RF systems, electronics diagnostics, and a strong attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

  • Must be able to read, interpret and follow assembly prints, schematics and work instructions.
  • Perform functional, RF, and environmental testing of circuit boards and top-level assemblies.
  • Maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves that testing has been carried out in accordance with internal quality systems or regulations. It is important that procedures are followed, equally important is proving these operations were carried out and documented.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose failures at the component, board, and system level.
  • Utilize RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
  • Aid in developing product test instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • Document test results, failures, and corrective actions in accordance with quality procedures.
  • Maintain test equipment calibration status.
  • Train other Metrea employees on testing, reading and interpreting schematics, and troubleshooting RF circuits.
  • Conduct product tests and quality checks to ensure the highest product quality is upheld.
  • Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and handling procedures.

What You’ll bring

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in RF assembly testing and trouble shooting
  • Familiarity with RF principles (frequency, modulation, signal behavior).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with automated test systems (ATE)
  • Systematic approach in problem solving and troubleshooting

Additional Qualifications

IPC-610 and J-Standard certifications desired

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability coverage

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub   

Work Authorisation/Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be a U.S. citizen

AAP/EEO Statement

Legal Entity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Work Location

Victor, NY

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting 

Travel

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About Metrea

Metrea, formerly Meta Aerospace, offers a deep stack of defense capabilities and services for our customers and partners, allowing them to anticipate, secure, and defend their interests in a rapidly changing problem space. We architect cutting-edge solutions across a wide variety of missions from ISR services, to multi-mission electromagnetic technologies, to simulations applications.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Year Founded
2016
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