Rf Test Technician

Description We are seeking multiple RF Test Technicians to support the testing and verification of EW/cUAS product electronic assemblies and systems in a

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environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring hardware meets functional, quality, and customer requirements. The technician will collaborate closely with engineering and program leadership to improve test effectiveness, throughput, and reliability. Key Responsibilities

• Execute assigned test activities while managing priorities and tracking progress against delivery schedules
• Provide actionable feedback to technical and operational leadership to improve yield, shorten test cycles, increase capacity, and reduce false failures
• Maintain test lab equipment, ensuring calibration compliance and adherence to customer and program test requirements
• Coordinate with external vendors and equipment support teams to resolve technical issues and maintain test capabilities
• Perform inspection and testing of RF, electrical and electronic subassemblies, assemblies, and systems in accordance with schematics, drawings, and specifications
• Set up, calibrate, and operate a range of electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
• Follow documented procedures, work instructions, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot digital, RF, and mixed‑signal circuit cards down to the component level
• Conduct basic circuit analysis to identify root causes of failures and recommend corrective actions or design improvements to engineering
• Contribute to short-term operational goals or lead defined test-related projects with meaningful impact
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program needs Skills signal generator, lab equipment, rf testing, System Testing, Component Testing, python, linux Top Skills Details signal generator,lab equipment,rf testing,System Testing,Component Testing Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications
• Ability to obtain TS SCI clearance.
• 3+ years of experience performing both system and component level test of RF Tactical Systems
• Experience with lab equipment. (including but not limited to spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. (mechanical and electrical)
• Knowledge of digital and analog RF circuits.
• Experience working with basic command lines in Linux and read/modify python scripts Desire
• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Knowledge of C languages.
• Programming and troubleshooting digital control circuits along with microwave experience.
• Direct and demonstrated experience in debugging of RF systems.
• Programming experience with micro-controllers, and embedded Linux.
• CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator. (RHCSA) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sterling, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00
• $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.