Engineering Technician - Mt. Airy, MD

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.

For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team developing both custom and commercial wireless communications systems. In this vital role, you will be responsible for testing, debugging, analyzing, and modifying wireless communication products. You will be expected to perform work using industry standard practices and to meet/exceed industry quality standards. If you want to contribute as a critical team member of our multi-talented team, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our innovative technology.

• Perform testing, tuning and troubleshooting of complex tuners, receivers and their various modules, with frequency ranges from 20 MHz to 50 GHz.
• Work from schematics, instructions and alignment procedures.
• Troubleshoot to component level and rework/solder components, as required.
• Participate in all aspects of product design from concept through system design, component design (hardware & software), component testing, system testing, and successful production.
• Work closely with hardware and software designers to meet system design requirements.
• Document engineering development and production test data.
• Develop and document production test plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience
• 2-10 years of experience handling testing, troubleshooting, and alignment down to the component level
• Ability to test and troubleshoot digital tuners and receivers
• Ability to test, and excel, in at least one of the following disciplines: 1) RF and Microwave test in the 20 MHz to 50 GHz frequency range, 2) Use of test equipment including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, noise figure meters and oscilloscopes, or 3) Rework/solder printed circuit board components, as required
• Team-oriented, flexible, and superior attention to detail required
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Eligibility to work on Federal contracts that require U.S. Citizenship

BENEFITS

• Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
• Flexible work hours
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable giving company match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!

Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.