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Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in production or quality assurance.
Summary
The Mid-Level High Power RF and Antenna Test Technician (specializing as an Antenna and Radio Frequency Communications Specialist) performs high-power RF antenna testing in support of product development, validation, and compliance. This role operates and maintains high-power test facilities ensuring adherence to test plans, specifications, and safety standards. The technician collaborates with engineering teams to troubleshoot antenna system behavior, collects precise performance data, and documents results using Automation Framework and electronic data capture systems. Expertise covers a defined test suite of return loss, isolation, harmonics, multipaction, and passive intermodulation (PIM) measurements.
Core Tools & Test Types:
• Tools: Power Network Analyzer, Signal Generators, Amplifiers, Multimeters
• Tests: Return Loss, Isolation, Harmonics, Multipaction, Passive Intermodulation (PIM)
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute high-power antenna tests (Return Loss, Isolation, Harmonics, Multipaction, PIM)
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain RF test equipment
• Log data and generate test reports in Automation Framework (data recording software)
• Troubleshoot test anomalies side-by-side with engineers
• Enforce RF safety protocols and maintain orderly work environment
Work Environment:
• High-power RF lab/antenna range; may require overtime and PPE use.
