Sr RF Test Technician (Filters) - Hudson, NH

Job Summary:

Tune, troubleshoot and final test microwave components and integrated assemblies. Position includes working with company's engineers to perform prototyping activities, first article verifications, and troubleshooting of hardware. Additionally, this employee will provide input to the creation and maintenance of tuning procedures and work instructions.

You will be responsible for:

• Tune, test and troubleshoot microwave components from 20MHz to 40GHz, including but not limited to, filters, mixers, switches, diplexers, multiplexers, filter-LNAs, amplifiers and integrated microwave assemblies (IMAs)
• Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning
• Perform RF/Microwave related tests utilizing laboratory equipment including network analyzers, signal analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, function generators, high power amplifiers, noise meters, power meters, and multi-meters
• Understand meaning of electrical measurements including but not limited to, return loss, insertion loss, rejection, gain, noise figure, 1 dB compression, intermodulation, harmonics, spurious, etc.
• Solves practical problems encountered in an efficient and timely manner
• Set up of test equipment for testing of production hardware under minimal supervision
• Work from schematics, work instructions, drawings and operating procedures
• Assist engineers with new design and development activities including prototyping and first article units
• Record test data in Excel spreadsheets
• Understand DC theory (Ohm's Law)
• Follow ESD procedures

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 5 or more years' experience in RF and Microwave component testing
• Understand lumped element, cavity and waveguide filter theory and tuning
• Experience in following test instructions and manufacturing procedures
• Ability to work under a microscope including excellent hand-eye coordination
• Physical hand dexterity to perform all duties needed to complete the work (will require using small hand tools for prolonged periods)
• Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS degree preferred

This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

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We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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