RF Test Technician

Job Description

Work with a production team to perform RF and electronic testing, troubleshooting, and assembly on a wide range of complex electronic systems in a cleanroom environment at a workbench or workstation, including maintaining accurate documentation of test data and setup/maintenance of RF test setups.
Support RF performance testing through environmental testing like TVAC, thermal, vibe, etc.

Basic Qualifications

Proficient with:
DC power supplies, digital multimeters, precision oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF power amplifiers, power meters, network analyzers/VNAs (PNA/PNA X), spectrum analyzers (phase noise/spur mode), vector signal analyzer, noise figure meters (or built in NF option), phase noise analyzers, data acquisition/test automation hardware (PXI, NI DAQ, USB digitizers), and ESD controlled clean room workstations with microscope and precision hand tools.

Demonstrated experience:
Proficient and experienced with bench level CCA testing, including a solid understanding of microwave theory and the operation of key RF building blocks such as low noise amplifiers, phase lock loops, and numerically/digitally controlled oscillators, as well as RF testing and troubleshooting of complex microwave/electronic subsystems, and with a proven ability to set up, operate, and interpret results from the full suite of RF test equipment.


This experience should cover the complete measurement chain-from basic DC and power checks using DC power supplies, digital multimeters, and precision oscilloscopes, through RF characterizations using network and spectrum analyzers to obtain S parameters, gain, gain flatness, slope, compression, noise figure, phase noise, phase linearity, AM/PM conversion, spurious emissions, harmonics, and intermodulation.


In all cases the technician must be proficient in configuring, calibrating, and maintaining the associated instruments while adhering to cleanroom and ESD protocols and delivering accurate, traceable documentation of test results.

Desired skills

Familiarity with these advanced concepts and test techniques is beneficial for a Level 3 Test Technician, though proficiency is not required:

Time delay and group delay measurements on a VNA.
EMI/EMC testing and interpretation of compliance results.
Digital modulation verification (e.g., PSK or QPSK) using vector signal analyzer (VSA) or a high speed oscilloscope with serial data analysis to evaluate constellation plots and eye diagrams for telemetry or data link checks.
Exposure to environmental test platforms such as Vibration, Thermal Cycling, and Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) chambers
Basic experience with automated test scripting or data acquisition tools (e.g., Python, LabVIEW)

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.


With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $51,800 - $91,310. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $59,600 - $99,360. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.