Manufacturing Technician B

Job Location

Hauppauge, NY

Company Overview

Narda-MITEQ is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. Narda-MITEQ provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Narda-MITEQ designs and manufactures an extensive range of standard active and passive components, as well as custom subsystems and integrated microwave assemblies to meet the requirements found on land, sea, air and the harsh environment of space. Our global customers rely on our deep technical expertise and innovation grounded in more than 70 years of experience to help them meet the challenges of their next-generation military and commercial applications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Description

Supports manufacturing in the testing and troubleshooting of medium to highly complex microwave modules. The candidate would have good knowledge of microwave measurements, and familiarity with using Network and Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, RF Sources and other equipment used in the testing of microwave components and modules.

This is a hands on position that requires a strong ability to work as an individual contributor as well as part of a team to perform microwave electronics testing and troubleshoot complex microwave modules and subsystems. The candidate must have good hand-eye coordination for work under a microscope with small tools. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of electronics construction and a strong aptitude and interest in working with automated and manual test equipment as well as the communication skills required to work with engineering, management and other technicians.

Essential Functions

• Thorough familiarity with Vector Network Analyzer microwave measurements (i.e. S-Parameters, Phase, Group Delay, VSWR, etc.)
• Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting microwave components (i.e. Power Dividers/Combiners, Couplers, Attenuators, etc.)
• Ability to perform Acceptance testing of microwave hardware
• Operates a variety of programmable test equipment (i.e. automatic network analyzer, scalar analyzer, oscilloscope, pulse generator, meters, power supplies, etc.)
• Performs set-up, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of complex RF/MW circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. Will require use of a microscope and small tools.
• Works from written and verbal instructions, test specs, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Record and maintain test data in accordance with company procedure.
• Recognizes failures and set up problems and determines need for appropriate corrective action.
• May assist more experienced technicians with more complex test procedures.
• May interface with Engineering to help solve design problems.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• Must understand MW theory/measurements.
• Ability to work with small hand tools and microscope.
• Secret Clearance may be required

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and fairness.

Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Narda-MITEQ complies with applicable Executive Orders, including affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, as permitted by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to use or access the Narda-MITEQ career website due to your disability, you have the right to request such an accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Denise Nocerino at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda-MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export-controlled information, only applications from "U.S. persons" within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda-MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.