Mercury Systems

Overview

The RF Test Technician III at Mercury Systems will conduct RF measurements on semiconductor components and perform tuning and problem-solving tasks. The role requires a strong understanding of engineering standards and the ability to prepare test reports in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Tune, test and troubleshoot microwave components from 20MHz to 40GHz.
• Test thermal, shock, vibration and environmental tests using various test equipment.
• Perform RF/Microwave related tests utilizing laboratory equipment.
• Set-up test equipment for testing of production hardware under minimal supervision.
• Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings and operating procedures.
• Assist engineers with new design and development activities.
• Conduct manual and automated production tests on RF semiconductor components.
• Develop an understanding of operation and parametric behavior of RF components.
• Perform occasional surface mount assembly/rework with hand soldering equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Typically requires 5+ years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing.
• Active clearance required day 1.
• Experience with electrical measurements including return loss, insertion loss, and gain.
• Experience with DC theory (Ohm's Law).
• Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Experience working under a microscope with excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Physical hand dexterity to perform all duties needed to complete the work.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Experience with electronic circuits fundamentals and RF measurement methods.
• Experience using lab test equipment including vector network analyzers and RF signal generators.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule for work/life balance.