RF Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Renaissance Electronics & Communications, LLC

Renaissance Electronics, an AEM company, is a trusted solution provider of high-reliability passive and active RF and microwave components, sub-systems, and higher-order assemblies for Aerospace-Defense and Space applications. Headquartered in Harvard, MA, Renaissance delivers innovative solutions across a broad frequency range from DC to 150 GHz. Since 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and responsive customer support, making it a valued partner for mission-critical and custom-designed systems.

Position Summary

The RF Technician will utilize specialized tools like spectrum analyzers and power meters to optimize signal performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support engineering teams in developing RF systems, often working under microscopes for component-level assembly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and operations team.
• Fabricate complex wire harnesses, soldier electronic modules (including PCBAs), and modify COTS components.
• Build, test, and integrate electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Design, prototype, and scale manufacturing jigs and fixtures.
• Follow detailed electrical and manufacturing documentation to build to engineering specifications.
• Support management of tools, equipment, and lab supplies (maintenance, calibrations, raw (material stock).

Benefits of working with our team:

• This role is full-time, non-exempt
• Based in Harvard MA, this is an onsite role
• We offer competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience
• Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match

Organizational Overview

AEM, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses. Through its industry leading brands AEM, Renaissance Electronics, and Central Semiconductor, AEM serves niche applications across a diverse array of attractive markets including satellite, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, EV/Battery, and telecom.

AEM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Associates degree (technical field) or higher or 3+ years relevant experience (see position responsibilities)

Special Skills/Competencies:

• Technical skills in the area of electrical manufacturing and soldering-required
• Excellent attention to detail and hand/eye coordination

Physical Qualifications:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. As a routine part of work, employees will generally be required to use their hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects, tools (including small tools) or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit and stand for long periods of time; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.