What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF/Electronics Technician position at Dayton Granger, Inc.?
Immediately Hiring: RF/ Electronics Technician
Company: DAYTON-GRANGER (DG)
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Direct hire, Full Time
Who We Are:
Just 4 miles from Fort Lauderdale’s sunny beaches, Dayton Granger, Inc designs, produces and supplies cutting edge avionics products in support of current and upcoming programs for commercial, general aviation and military customers worldwide. With 81 years of extensive experience, DG provides stability to its employees while maintaining the comforts of a small company environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in transitioning engineering prototypes into production in collaboration with the engineering team.
- Conduct, analyze, and troubleshoot a variety of antenna and RF tests, including setting up test sequences and interpreting results.
- Support circuit board and antenna assembly processes and fabrication of test fixtures.
- Diagnose and resolve product issues, providing hands-on support to ensure quality and reliability in production.
- Document test results, maintain records, and develop test reports and procedures.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by management
- Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies and per the Facility Engineer/Safety Director
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Electronics, technical training, or equivalent military experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in RF/electronics or antenna testing.
- Familiarity with setting up test sequences and interpreting test data.
- Proficiency with RF test equipment such as network analyzers, amplifiers, ohmmeters, and soldering tools.
- Knowledge of antenna tuning, Smith Charts, and basic electronic troubleshooting.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with antenna testing on aircraft is a plus but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits:
- Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Complimentary Life Insurance Coverage with Option for Supplemental Coverage.
- PTO and Paid Holidays.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Mental Health Benefits.
- Complimentary basic life insurance
- Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
- Length of Service/Milestone Anniversary Gifts.
- Team Building Activities.
- On-Site Gym.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels, and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a well-established supplier providing cutting-edge products in support of long-term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs, and up-and-coming markets.
Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide, and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
This position requires the use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
