Senior RF Technician

Location:
San Diego, CA (On-site)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Compensation:
$80,000–$100,000+ DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established engineering and technology company
developing advanced RF and wireless hardware. They are seeking an experienced
Senior
RF Technician
to support the development, testing, and optimization of
sophisticated RF systems.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a
laboratory environment and has extensive experience building, testing,
troubleshooting, and refining RF hardware while collaborating closely with
engineering teams.

Responsibilities

As a Senior RF Technician, you will provide technical leadership in the
assembly, testing, and validation of RF hardware throughout the product
development cycle.

Responsibilities include:

• 
  Build, modify, tune,
  troubleshoot, and validate RF hardware and prototype assemblies.
• 
  Perform RF measurements using
  Vector Network Analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power
  meters, and other laboratory equipment.
• 
  Support engineers with prototype
  development, design verification, and performance optimization.
• 
  Assist in evaluating RF
  performance and documenting test results for engineering review.
• 
  Troubleshoot hardware issues to
  component level and recommend corrective actions.
• 
  Support integration of RF
  assemblies into larger electromechanical systems.
• 
  Maintain calibration standards,
  test procedures, and laboratory equipment.
• 
  Coordinate laboratory activities
  while mentoring less experienced technicians as needed.
• 
  Work closely with engineering,
  manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development and
  production readiness.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 
  10+ years of hands-on experience
  testing, troubleshooting, and supporting RF hardware (15+ years
  preferred).
• 
  Associate degree in Electronics,
  Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or
  equivalent industry experience.
• 
  Extensive experience using:
• 
  Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
• 
  Spectrum Analyzers
• 
  Signal Generators
• 
  Oscilloscopes
• 
  Standard RF laboratory equipment
• 
  Strong understanding of RF
  measurements, impedance matching, calibration techniques, and
  troubleshooting methodologies.
• 
  Experience supporting prototype
  development in a collaborative engineering environment.
• 
  Excellent communication skills
  and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• 
  U.S. Citizenship with the ability
  to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 
  Experience supporting antenna,
  microwave, or other RF subsystem development.
• 
  Familiarity with electromagnetic
  simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar software.
• 
  Experience with RF PCB
  troubleshooting and hardware debugging.
• 
  Exposure to high-frequency
  communications, wireless systems, aerospace, defense, or other
  high-reliability electronic products.
• 
  Experience documenting test
  procedures and supporting engineering validation activities.

Benefits