Production (RF Test) Technician - CAES

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future.

At CAES Eatontown, NJ we take raw materials and electronic componentry (wizardry, really) apply artisanship and manufacturing process methods to machine, assemble, paint, test and tune challenging builds, including microelectronics that require microscope skills.  We are comprised of talented makers, thinkers, and doers who like to solve problems.  Our employees are mission driven and proud of the world-class products designed and manufactured for the most important needs of our time within the defense industry.  As a people focused organization, we empower our employees to drive excellence in all that they do.  

No matter what your role is at CAES Eatontown, working here is a rewarding experience.  We offer a work schedule with every other Friday off!!, competitive wages, 3 weeks' PTO, health benefits from Day 1, a generous employer match to our 401(k), 11 paid holidays and a positive, people focused work environment.  

As a Test Technician, you are ensuring our complex technology solutions are fit for the field.  This requires good skills, a collaborative spirit, and a focus on success.  The reason for this opening - our business is GROWING!  Come be part of this exciting time.  Join us!

The Test Technician performs operational tests and determines product acceptability and quality on a wide variety of medium to complex electronic developmental and production components, subassemblies and stems.  This  position requires Phase Network Analyzer (PNA) or Vector Network Analyze (VNA) experience, as well as RF tuning skill to the device level.  

• Perform set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments and mechanical assemblies
• Determines and may develop test specifications, methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and diagrams to ensure conformance, performing rework as required
• Prepares technical reports, summarizes findings and recommends solutions to technical problems
• Assists in selecting and setting-up specialized test equipment

Minimum:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in this area of responsibility to include tuning of RF circuits
• Set up, calibration, and operation of Phase Network Analyzer (PNA) or Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Able to work under a microscope using hand tools and measurement tools
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience in defense, aerospace or military setting
• Current solder experience (J-STD certification)
• Able to interpret and understand instructions, including technical drawings
• Preference for a team-oriented work environment, where all are focused on what matters most - our customer's needs
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Time management and organization skills
• Active Security Clearance

• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
• 9/80 Schedule - Every Other Friday Off 
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Tailored management and leadership training

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