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L3Harris RF Technician in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description:
Job Title: RF Technician
Job Code: AS20201210-51708
Job Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Description:
As a RF Technician you will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, overhaul, calibrating and repair of technically moderately complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic avionics instruments using available documentation; repair manuals, schematic diagrams, technical publications, work instructions, and engineering drawings
Technician is responsible testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating avionics electronics
You will work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics and/or test procedures Diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
Document test findings and diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
Provides input for process improvements and development of top-level test procedures.
Develop subassembly test procedures as needed
Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment we use to support RF testing/tuning.
Ensure we have correct functionality of units under test and test equipment.
Technician is responsible testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating avionics electronics
Working knowledge of statistical process control as applied to related assembly, inspection and test processes
Work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics and/or test procedures
Diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
Utilize methodical and logical reasoning processes to resolve complex technical issues
Develop subassembly test procedures as needed
Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment we use to support RF testing/tuning.
Identify any discrepancies within testing.
Collaborate with all functional groups on various projects.
Maintain accurate records, fill out logs accurately, and explain defects found-clearly and concisely
Qualifications:
6 years test experience in aerospace, military, and/or communications satellite hardware production.
AA Degree in electronics or equivalent technical degree
IPC A610 or JST 001 Certification or the ability to pass the ESD certification, IPC A610 and JSTD 001.
Electronics certificate or formal training especially relative to RF testing and theory.
2 years’ experience performing tuning and troubleshooting on complex RF assemblies.
2 years troubleshooting RF/Digital circuits to the component level.
Preferred Qualification:
Working knowledge of MS Office
Good hand-eye coordination for work under a microscope.
Experience with environmental testing and monitoring of product
Working knowledge of statistical process control as applied to related assembly, inspection and test processes
Working knowledge of electronic Theory relating to RF transmission, receivers’ circuits, analog and digital circuitry.
The ability to troubleshoot RF/Digital circuits to the component level.
Understanding and able to perform calibration of RF circuity and equipment calibration procedures.
Must have working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
Advanced experience with Test equipment, i.e signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and RF equipment
Advanced ability to read and understand schematic diagrams in order to solve complex technical problems, analyze faulty circuits
Ability to maintain electronic technician product failure database.
The candidate much have working knowledge of electronic test equipment, I.E. Spectrum Analyzers, coaxial cable measurement, emulators
Advanced experience with Test equipment, i.e signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and RF equipment.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.