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RF Test Technician (Entry Level) 3rd Shift

Mercury Systems • Oxnard, CA • 4d ago

Req. Number

25-350

Job Description

This is a 3rd shift opportunity - 10:00pm - 6:30am

In this role:

You will perform a variety of non-routine tasks to ensure production quality standards are met. Performs set-ups, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of micro-strip circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies, to ensure unit functions according to specifications.

Technicians perform very detailed technician functions associated with back-end manufacturing to produce mission critical products and devices. Attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity is essential to operate tools and equipment to perform functions such as testing, tuning, troubleshooting and repairing millimeter and microwave frequency components.

You are responsible for:

Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications

Biasing FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and/or transistors

Testing and tuning standard catalog amplifiers from 10MHz to 18GHz

Participating in continuous improvement and team building activities. Maintains productive working relationships with all team members

Applying RF fundamentals including but not limited to RF Gain, Gain Flatness, Gain Matching Return Loss P1 dB Compression, phase/phase tracking

Proficiency in RF theory and principals

Testing for gain, gain flatness, noise figure, VSWR, P1dB, IP3 and phase

Calibration of test equipment

Tuning and troubleshooting

Proficiency in operating test equipment like DC power supplies, RF signal generators, scalar and network analyzers

Understanding DC theory (Ohm's Law)

Following ESD procedures

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Must be able to work 3rd shift hours, 10:00pm - 6:30am

3+ years experience testing and tuning electronic devices

Familiar with computers (Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English

US citizen holding, or eligible to obtain, a DoD secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

AS degree preferred

Supervisory experience

Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits

Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $41,800 - $83,600 for a Level II at Oxnard CA USA. The disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

the role and related responsibilities;

prior work experience;

education, training, skills and certifications;

internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;

geographic location; and

alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);

health, life and disability insurance;

company-paid holidays and time off;

401(k) retirement plan;

discounted employee stock purchase plan;

tuition reimbursement; and

access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about Why Mercury? (https://www.mrcy.com/careers/) , or visit the Mercury Community (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercury-systems/life/) or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs (https://www.mrcy.com/company-overview/facts-at-a-glance/)

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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