RF Technician

For over 60 years, our client has designed and manufactured reliable and precise filters, resonators, oscillators and solutions spanning numerous technologies and topologies. Designed for both extreme Aerospace, Defense, Space and Avionics as well as Commercial requirements, the company has over 9,500 products spanning frequencies from 32 kHz to 50GHz to solve their customers' complex, mission-critical needs. Design, assembly, test and integration along with component design and manufacturing is done their AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 operations. They are a publicly traded company (NYSE). Vertically integrated with complete control of basic material science, design and manufacturing, our client provides solutions for high reliability, high performance communication and control, Satcom, radar and electronic warfare, guided munitions, test and measurement, computers, servers and networks and energy management applications. Based in Orlando, Florida, with design, sales and manufacturing locations in North America, India and Asia. The company has an immediate need for multiple RF Technicians at four different skill levels. Position Summary: The RF technician is responsible for tuning, testing, and verifying RF filters and oscillators and to ensure that they meet the customer's expectations. The technician will tune various RF filters, including, but not limited to lumped element (LC) filters, crystal, and cavity-based filters and/or RF oscillators including TCXOs, VCXOs and OCXOs.The RF technician will also perform various environmental tests as required to ensure compliance with the customer's specifications. Job Duties and Responsibilities: RF Technician I: Able to read and follow procedures exactly as written.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (2D0-1004) including STEP-CFull understanding of the company's ESD proceduresUses computer and/or manually records data as needed.Performs environmental testing as required which might include the following: vibration, mechanical shock, thermal shock, etc.Takes direction from supervisor and other senior team members.Maintains safe and clean working environment by adhering to GMP (good manufacturing practices)Use of hand tools such as torque tools, calipers.Follow safe guidelines for chemical use and storage.Understands and uses leak detection equipment (gross / fine)Maintains safe and clean working areas.RF Technician II: All functions of RF Technician IUse of various test equipment: Network /spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, mixers, power meters, etc.Tune various RF filters, including, but not limited to lumped element (LC) filters, crystal, and cavity-based filters.Does basic oscillator set up for frequency and output power SOT components.Able to be self-sufficient in main work area.Updates tracking boards and various floor queues as needed.Assists in preparing and lining up work for Filter Technician I personnel.RF Technician III: All functions of RF Technician IIWell cross trained within their department but can also work in other departments within the filter production area.Ability to handle and tune all space level filters and highly difficult (high frequency) to tune models.For oscillator products, does set up on difficult, high frequency devices that might require multiple SOT components.Perform common troubleshooting for oscillator / filter products (i.e. determining incorrect component values, number of turns on coils, etc.)Performs full set ups for various tests including, but not limited to, IM, Phase noise, operation under vibration, etc.RF Technician IV: All functions of RF Technician IIIWorks with process / design engineering to suggest changes in the process or product to improve throughput, yield, etc.Perform advanced troubleshootingFor oscillator products, able to troubleshoot circuits to component level using schematics and various measurement equipment.For filter products, this includes, but not limited to determining grounding issues, resolving test fixture and test methods, calibration issues, complex problems with assembly and component values.Periodically checks with peers or line leads to support other functions as needed.Junior Technicians.Education, Experience, & Training: RF Technician I: Basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuitsAS degree in electronics or equivalent experience (Military training, etc.)Must be able to work on ITAR data without a licenseRF Technician II: One year of technician experience required.RF Technician III: Two years of technician experience required and mastery of difficult models.RF Technician IV: 5+ years of technician experience required .Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceExperience: Defense Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In personOur Commitment to Fair Hiring:HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the "Largest Staffing Firms" and "Fastest Growing Staffing Firms," we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] .

Created: 2026-04-02