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Production Test Technician III - 2nd Shift
full-timeExeter$0k - $0k

Summary

Location

Exeter

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

 

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

 

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

 
Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 regular and 2 floating)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave 

*Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.


Overview

The Test Technician III performs the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. The Test Technician determines and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. This position may complete rework on assemblies and/or systems as a result of testing.


Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Testing and tuning of low pass, band pass and waveguide diplexer filters in X and Ku bands. 
  • Waveguide and coaxial components including waveguide transitions, couplers, pressure windows, circulators, switches, and low noise amplifiers.
  • Some manual assembly operations are required as part of the test function to include using various conductive and non-conductive epoxies to install loads, tuning element’s, and end caps.
  • Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of RF circuits, RF components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies using network analyzers and other electrical and mechanical measuring devices and equipment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

 

    • High School diploma (or equivalent)
    • 2-3 years of related experience.
    • Experience with RF/Microwave operation/measurement techniques
    • Understanding of passive circuit fundamentals and microwave terminology
    • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance

       

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • J-STD-001 certified for solder and/or IPC-A-610 certified for inspection
    • Experienced in calibrating and operating network analyzers and various RF/microwave test equipment
    • Familiarity with power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, and spectrum analyzers.
    • Experience with soldering microwave and waveguide components and assemblies
    • Mechanical assembly skills a plus.
    • A basic understanding of microwave principles, filters, passive components, DC circuits and amplifier operation.
    • A solid understanding of microwave vector network analyzers, calibration, and measurement techniques.
    • Must be able to work under a microscope when necessary.
    • Good manual dexterity.
    • Ability to read blueprints.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
  • Pay Range: $25.33 - $31.04 plus 10% shift differential hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].

 

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).

Other facts

Tech stack
Testing,Calibration,Troubleshooting,RF Circuits,Microwave Principles,Network Analyzers,Soldering,Mechanical Assembly,Blueprint Reading,Manual Dexterity,Waveguide Components,Electrical Measuring Devices,Passive Circuit Fundamentals,Microwave Terminology,Security Clearance,J-STD-001 Certification

About FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

Trusted for missions that matter across every domain #FrontgradeMissionPride

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Test Technician III is responsible for the set-up, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of RF circuits and components. This includes testing and tuning various filters and performing manual assembly operations as needed.

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