RF Engineering Technician

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

RF Engineering Technician:

Job Summary:

• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro‑mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
• Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics and logic systems.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment.
• Uses manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.

• Execute plan made by an engineer/more experienced technician, work is closely supervised by an engineer or more experienced technician, and follow specific, detailed instructions
• Communicate status of work clearly providing visibility to Engineer or more experienced technician
• Work with factory or Engineering to ATE equipment and document any findings
• Able to work as part of a team to assist in the setup, run, and completion of test plans and reports for a large, integrated system
• Able to read and follow schematics and layout drawings to identify solder and assembly problems and correct problems independently or with assistance
• Understand system interconnects and wiring practices, able to diagnose and correct connection and wiring problems, and able to create system wiring diagrams with assistance
• Able to prepare and execute electrical rework and software updates on lab prototypes
• Track lab equipment and coordinate with Calibration lab
• Author test set up documents with some supervision

• 2 year Electronics/Electrical Technology degree OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Capable of applying test processes and methods to verify design and products performance
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and works with a sense of urgency
• Understands importance of thoroughly documenting work in an organized manner
• Able to work professionally/in a positive respectful manner with all other Team members and able to work in a collaborative team environment to achieve goals
• Capable of learning new skills and concepts and applying them in new situations.
• Be proactive to help others in the group during any spare bandwidth Willing and able to share information and ideas freely and positively
• Ability to perform board level and system level troubleshooting with supervision
• Can execute product test plans and provide detailed test reports
• Familiarity with WORD. EXCEL, and VISIO/AutoCAD
• Must possess the ability to: bend, twist and lift up to 50 lbs. and team lift up to 100 lbs. while using safe lifting techniques; push/pull test equipment on wheeled, moveable racks of up to 400 lbs.; stand for extended periods of time, climb and utilize ladders to connect cables

• Skilled in operation of RF test equipment; Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator, Measuring Receiver
• Working knowledge of common RF components and measurements
• Knowledge of avionics and navigation systems
• Ability to read and understand RF system diagrams
• Skilled in soldering and surface mount component assembly and rework