Engineering Rf Technician

Engineering RF Technician

We are looking for an Engineering RF Technician to join our global engineering and manufacturing tech leader that does cool stuff that matters.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to build, test, and debug a wide variety of customized antenna products on rapid development timescales. You will also have a chance to see our latest products under design, suggest design improvements for greater manufacturability, and recommend manufacturing process improvements for greater production throughput.

The Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world.  From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions.  Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization.  We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms.  Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Torrance, California.

As Engineering RF Technician, you will:

• Solder, assemble, and modify radio frequency (RF) hardware including antennas and printed circuit board assemblies
• Assist in the build, trial and documentation of new assembly and test fixture designs
• Assist with electrical and environmental test planning, execution, and documentation
• Conduct radiation pattern testing and generate test reports
• Document acceptance test procedures
• Capture pictures and process steps for use in assembly workbooks and routers
• Teach Production team members new acceptance test methods
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware

Must-Have: 

• Excellent practical skills and capability of precisely soldering high frequency connections
• Experience in testing analog and RF circuits using network analysers, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment
• Capability of understanding the fundamentals of RF and electronics theory
• Ability to read and understand electrical circuits and schematics
• High School diploma and some post-secondary technical education
• 5+ years’ experience work with soldering and tools
• Ability to periodically climb stairs and ladders for rooftop testing
• Ability to carry test equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet
• Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information

Key Success Factors:

• Self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision and with strong attention to detail
• Goal oriented, strong work ethic and a team player with good interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to adapt to organizational needs and willingness to take on new roles as required

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with ISO9001:2008 and other quality and workmanship standards
• Experience measuring antenna radiation patterns and scattering parameters
• Technical / mechanical knowledge, skills and experience in assembling, processing and repairing a wide range of equipment or products
• Familiarity with PCB layout tools (Altium Designer or similar)
• Experience with RF simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, or similar)
• Experience working in the aerospace or defense industries
• Knowledge of defense/aerospace environmental requirements and standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 

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Compensation & Benefits 

Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division provides the following compensation range and a general description of other compensation and benefits.  This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule.  The Company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range or offer other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.  Our benefits and bonus plans are reviewed annually and are subject to change at the company’s discretion.  

Hiring Salary Range: $20.43 - 30.63 per hour

Bonus Eligibility:  We offer a company profit share and individual incentive-based bonus programs. 

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and a generous 401(k) company match.  We also provide tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses.  

Professional Development: We provide education assistance, funding for professional association memberships, mentoring programs and access to tools, resources and training to navigate your career.