Senior Radio Frequency Technician III - Comtech

Job Title:           Senior Radio Frequency Technician III

Department:     Operations

Reports to:        Senior Manager, Operations

Location:           Chandler, AZ

FLSA:                 Full-time

Revision date:   8/27/24

Company Overview:

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We are seeking Radio Frequency Test Technicians who are looking to work in an indoor Team Manufacturing environment.  Qualified candidates will tune, test, troubleshoot and repair product using discrete and automated test equipment. 

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting down to the component level using schematics and discrete test equipment
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform manual testing using DMM, RF power meter, oscilloscope, frequency generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Operate automated test stations and evaluate product performance
• Evaluate unit performance to established specifications
• Provide technical status of product performance, evaluate automated test results, troubleshooting test equipment and test stations
• Mechanical assembly- minor disassembly of product during troubleshooting process
• Other duties may be assigned

Desired Skills 

• Previous experience in precision soldering  
• Microstrip stub tuning 

Qualifications 

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• Work within established safety and quality standards
• Associates Degree in Electronic, Technical School, Associated Military Equivalent, or previous work experience 
• Read and comprehend schematic drawings, Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Test Procedures, and rework documents  
• Basic math skill and computer skills to include MSWord and Excel 
• Good knowledge of RF Microwave Technology
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours 
• Operational Knowledge of Manufacturing/Workmanship Standards and their Understanding 
• Good Decision Making & Problem Solving, Teamwork and Communications skills 

Shift: Day Shift -- approximately 6:00am - 3:00pm
 
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.  
 
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.
 
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.