Test Technician

12 Months-CTH or Extension

Chelmsford, MA

Secret Clearance Required.

Work Schedule: 4/10A-2nd Shift: Second Shift Hours 4:00pm to 2:30am

Job Description:

• Performs test, tune and troubleshoot of mid-range to highly complex military RF microwave hybrid assemblies.
• Duties also include testing units over temperature, during vibration and mechanical shock as well as putting units into burn-in ovens; testing is performed using state of the art standard, specialized, manual and automated test equipment to specifications outlined in specific module performance specifications and acceptance test procedures.
• Use of the computer is required to retrieve test procedures, assembly drawings and schematics as well as to input test yield data.
• Performs a variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly tasks in support of specific production units.
• Uses standard electronic assembly tools and materials.
• May perform modifications, rework and quality testing.
• Collaborate with RF Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to develop procedures and troubleshoot product to specifications.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the test, tune, and troubleshoot of RF Microwave Hybrid assemblies
• Familiarity with RF equipment: RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzers/Low Noise Analysis, Signal Analyzer, Oscilloscope, RF Power Meters, PNA Network Analyzers.
• Ability to work under a microscope as required to test, tune and troubleshoot RF microwave hybrid assemblies and utilize hand tools such as torque drivers, tweezers and other similar tools; Good dexterity, eye/hand coordination
• Ability to read and work from detailed process sheets and drawings; Good computer skills are required to support retrieval of drawings and work instructions as well as other job activities;
• Experience operating computer driven mechanical vibration equipment
• Experience soldering components in accordance with J-STD-001 to support the tuning process
• Experience with data analysis of RF Microwave test data
• Experience in writing test procedures and troubleshooting from schematics
• Familiarity working in an ESD and FOD controlled environment
• High School Diploma required (no Bachelor's degree required)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Signal Generator: 3 years (Required)
• Microwave test data: 4 years (Preferred)
• Schematics: 4 years (Required)
• ESD: 3 years (Required)
• Military operations: 4 years (Preferred)
• Network Analyzers: 3 years (Required)
• RF Power Meters: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• J-STD-001 (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person