Production Test Technician III at FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES
FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES · Carlsbad, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Carlsbad
For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.
We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.
Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
- Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
- 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
*Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
Summary:RF Test Technicians perform and tests on modules, components, or systems to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. They operate testing equipment, record data, troubleshoot issues, and document results in a reliable manner.
Responsibilities:- • Work in production environment to perform testing and troubleshooting of various RF Modules.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate various test equipment and instruments (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, RF Power Meter, ect..)
• Conduct routine and specialized tests according to established procedures
• Some manual assembly operations are required as part of the test function
• Carefully follow production documentation and processes, including keeping detailed records of testing and rework performed
• Work closely with engineering to solve production problems, including setting up and performing complex manual RF testing.
• Works from a variety of documents including test specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, etc. where complete information is frequently lacking or from general oral engineering instructions requiring technical judgment, initiative and experience
• Verifies and analyzes test results; troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts equipment so that their performance complies with test requirements and that the quality of the product is assured; and determines when rework is necessary to ensure product compliance with specifications
• Proactively influence plans to establish and maintain necessary test infrastructure to ensure testing is performed in a sustainable and reliable manner
- • Associate's degree in electronics, engineering technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of four (4) - five (5) years of experience in a RF testing environment
• Knowledge of basic RF testing methods and equipment
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance
• High School Diploma or GED (High school diploma) or GED
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn specialized software
• Good written and verbal communication skills
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
- Pay Range: $26.53 - $32.51 hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].
If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).
