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Job Title: RF Test Technician
Type of Role:  Contract to Hire
Expected Length of Contract: 6 months
Shift / Hours:     Monday – Friday Day Shift 
Location: San Jose, CA
Hourly Range: $29.00 – $40/hr. (DOE)

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a skilled RF Test Technician to join our team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our space flight hardware. In this hands-on position, you will be responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating a variety of test equipment to perform comprehensive functional, operational, and environmental tests.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform Rigorous Testing: Conduct in-depth functional, operational, and environmental tests on space flight hardware, precisely following test procedures.
• Optimize RF Performance: Juggle multiple test benches and setups, using specialized and standard equipment to optimize RF performance and ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Data Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analyze and interpret electrical and RF test data to diagnose malfunctions. You’ll also provide valuable feedback and recommendations for any necessary rework or repairs to our Test and Responsible Engineers 
• Equipment Mastery: Operate a range of test equipment, including PNAX, Phase Noise Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Digital Volt Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and
• Network Analyzers. You’ll also manage basic lab equipment like thermal chambers and ovens for environmental testing.
• Documentation & Reporting: Meticulously document all test results and contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements related to hardware, procedures, and other operational aspects.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: At least 4 years of hands-on experience with thin film RF/Electrical tuning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Education: An Associates or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology is required.
• Quality Focused: You can read, understand, and strictly adhere to Quality policies and ISO directives.
• Computer Savvy: Proficient in using Microsoft Excel 
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in an ISO9001:2000/SAE AS9100 certified environment.
• Flexible Schedule: Able to work any shift on a flexible schedule, with overtime required as needed.
• Independent Worker: Capable of handling general assignments and working effectively with periodic supervision.
• Physical Requirements: Able to move test racks and equipment to set up various test configurations.
• Experience in defense or aerospace industry
• 2 years as a Test Technician in a manufacturing environment or in the military

Perks and Benefits:
While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law.

About the Company:
Our client is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors.

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