Engineering Technician

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum‑centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission‑critical communications and space‑based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn‑key solutions. Civilian government, military, and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it.

MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

As an Engineering Technician at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will support both engineering and manufacturing functions by testing and troubleshooting electronic systems and modules through the entire NPI process, including design, verification, and production release of these systems.

Why work for us?

We prioritize innovation and creativity, career advancement opportunities, a collaborative culture, work‑life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise.

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual incentive plan (bonus)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Up to 10 paid holidays/year
• 4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductions
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance – 100% company paid
• Other ancillary insurance options available
• 401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)
• Profit Sharing Plan – potential up to 3% of base salary
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $120 per year

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and test of RF architectures including test fixtures and racks/benches
• Work with engineers and technicians to review and optimize current testing processes
• Support standardization of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for engineering and production applications
• Review and implement solutions to leverage performance improvements of new technology
• Perform component level troubleshooting and repair of RF modules and assemblies
• Assist engineers with the development of test plans, procedures, and test instructions
• Perform testing, collect data, and analyze the results, including documentation of the findings
• Support DVT and Qualification activities as required
• Perform maintenance or repairs of equipment and fixtures as required
• Function effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Build/troubleshoot prototypes as required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience working hands‑on in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge and familiarity with RF test equipment, such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other standard RF test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, remain organized and complete objectives on time
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Practical, hands‑on skills and an ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and operators
• Ability to read schematics
• Working knowledge of RF measurements such as bandwidth, gain, selectivity, IL, RL, and other variables
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient soldering skills required (J‑STD‑001 certification preferred)
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and RTCA/DO‑160 a plus
• Knowledge of prototyping equipment a plus
• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing a plus
• Knowledge of LabVIEW programming a plus

Requirements Include

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder)
• Associate’s degree in electronics from an accredited college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience or entry‑level with BSEET degree
• Experience with RF based systems required
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators required
• Experience with NI LabVIEW a plus
• Experience with military standards and specifications a plus
• Experience supporting or calibrating RF test architectures a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Ohio : West Chester || Americas : United States : Ohio : Cincinnati || Americas : United States : Ohio : Hamilton.