Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

RF Test Technician 4

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one required.
  • 6+ years of experience in testing, tuning, and troubleshooting microwave assemblies.
  • Knowledge of RF/Microwave amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience or training required.
  • Familiarity with handling and calibrating standard RF test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Tune, test, and troubleshoot complex RF/Microwave amplifiers to meet specifications.
  • Calibrate test equipment to support production hardware.
  • Analyze and document results of RF tests and tuning.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to new technicians.
  • Collaborate with assembly, quality, and engineering teams on design improvements.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment in a clean room setting.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced RF/Microwave technology.
  • Training provided for new technicians.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams including engineering and quality assurance.
Full Job Description
Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a RF Test Technician 4 to work onsite at their Folsom, CA location.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The RF Test Technician 4 will be responsible for the tuning, testing and troubleshooting of complex RF/Microwave amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs) in a clean room environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Perform tuning, testing and troubleshooting of complex RF/Microwave amplifiers and integrated assemblies to meet required specifications.
• Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits.
• Understanding of RF and DC testing that is required in support of production hardware, including but not limited to Frequency, Gain, Gain Flatness, Noise Figure, Return Loss, P1dB Compression, second and third order intercept points, harmonics, spurs and DC Current.
• Able to calibrate all test equipment to support production hardware.
• Ability to use and understand standard test equipment, including but not limited to network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, scalar analyzers, noise figure analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and power meters.
• Must possess excellent hand dexterity and be able to work under a microscope for extended lengths of time.
• Ability to analyze and document results for items tuned and/or tested.
• Training and providing technical guidance to new technicians
• Work in a manufacturing environment and able to meet targets/goals.
• Able to understand and work from verbal instructions, test specs, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understand and follow all safety requirements, as well as ISO Procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• Work with assembly, quality and engineering on design improvements.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one, if needed, is required.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) and various other computer software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with handling, tuning, testing and inspection of RF & Microwave Amplifiers. Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience or training
• 6+ years of experience testing, tuning and troubleshooting microwave assemblies is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Shop floor environment / workbench or workstation.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements: Typically, none.

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Hourly Range: $39.00 - $53.00

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
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