JOB TITLE: RF Test Technician - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: $26-30/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
- Shift: 4/10 – 1st Shift (Thursday–Sunday, 3:30 PM–2:00 AM; overtime available on weekends)
- Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
- Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
- Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
- Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
- Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
- Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
- Set up test apparatus and conduct tests on electronic circuit card assemblies (CCAs), RF circuits, and subassemblies following defined methods, procedures, standards, and sequences
- Assemble and layout production electronic equipment based on designs and specifications
- Adjust and calibrate electronic systems as needed to meet performance standards
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions by adjusting or replacing components as directed
- Utilize hand and small power tools, as well as various measuring and testing devices, to perform job duties
- Determine appropriate tests, analyze results, and recommend modifications or improvements to testing equipment and manufacturing processes
- Assist engineers in developing test procedures for new products and suggest product or process improvements
- Monitor and verify product quality in accordance with statistical process controls or other quality procedures
- Troubleshoot to the component level using schematic diagrams to isolate failures in analog, digital, and RF circuitry
- Work in a dynamic production environment, maintaining high productivity to support customer schedules
- Proficient in the use of oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, network analyzers, frequency standards, signal generators, and RF power meters
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Electronics or related technical training preferred
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on technical experience testing electronic assemblies
- Extensive RF testing experience
- Proficient in component-level troubleshooting of solid-state, digital, and RF circuits
- Experience setting up and operating electronic test equipment
- Familiarity with flying probe and/or high-power testing
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Experience working in structured production or lab environments
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite and data collection programs to document results
- Hands-on practical troubleshooting experience emphasized over theoretical knowledge
- Familiarity with radar systems (testing, troubleshooting, or maintenance)
- Ability to demonstrate hands-on technical skills during interview
- Strong understanding of analog, digital, and RF circuit theory
- Knowledge of production test methods, calibration techniques, and performance verification standards
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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