Senior RF Test Technician

Job Description

CTT, a Kratos' company, is looking for a Senior RF Test Technician for it's San Jose location. This position requires an Active Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one, if needed.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ : KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families.

Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

The RF Test Technician will be responsible for the tuning, testing and troubleshooting of complex RF / Microwave amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs) in a clean room environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Perform tuning, testing and troubleshooting of complex RF / Microwave amplifiers and integrated assemblies to meet required specifications.
• Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits.
• Understanding of RF and DC testing that is required in support of production hardware, including but not limited to Frequency, Gain, Gain Flatness, Noise Figure, Return Loss, P1dB Compression, second and third order intercept points, harmonics, spurs and DC Current.
• Able to calibrate all test equipment to support production hardware.
• Ability to use and understand standard test equipment, including but not limited to network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, scalar analyzers, noise figure analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and power meters.
• Must possess excellent hand dexterity and be able to work under a microscope for extended lengths of time.
• Ability to analyze and document results for items tuned and / or tested.
• Training and providing technical guidance to new technicians
• Work in a manufacturing environment and able to meet targets / goals.
• Able to understand and work from verbal instructions, test specs, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understand and follow all safety requirements, as well as ISO Procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• Work with assembly, quality and engineering on design improvements.
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : None.