In this role You will perform a variety of non-routine tasks to ensure production quality standards are met. Performs set-ups, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of micro-strip circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies, to ensure unit functions according to specifications. Technicians perform very detailed technician functions associated with back-end manufacturing to produce mission critical products and devices. Attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordinat... more details
In this role
You will perform a variety of non-routine tasks to ensure production quality standards are met. Performs set-ups, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of micro-strip circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies, to ensure unit functions according to specifications.
Technicians perform very detailed technician functions associated with back-end manufacturing to produce mission critical products and devices. Attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity is essential to operate tools and equipment to perform functions such as testing, tuning, troubleshooting and repairing millimeter and microwave frequency components.
You are a part of:
An exciting and fast-growing Test team supporting our Manufacturing Business Unit based out of Oxnard, CA. You will be integral in the support our troops and the national defense of our country through ensuring that all parts that we supply are of the highest quality and delivered on time. Larger than the Test team, you support Mercury in their overall business goals while earning a competitive salary, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
You are responsible for
- Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications
- Biasing FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and/or transistors
- Testing and tuning standard catalog amplifiers from 10MHz to 18GHz
- Participating in continuous improvement and team building activities. Maintains productive working relationships with all team members
- Applying RF fundamentals including but not limited to RF Gain, Gain Flatness, Gain Matching Return Loss P1 dB Compression, phase/phase tracking
- Proficiency in RF theory and principals
- Testing for gain, gain flatness, noise figure, VSWR, P1dB, IP3 and phase
- Calibration of test equipment
- Tuning and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in operating test equipment like DC power supplies, RF signal generators, scalar and network analyzers
- Understanding DC theory (Ohm's Law)
- Following ESD procedures
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years relevant experience
- Familiar with computers (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications:
- AS degree preferred
- Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits
Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $41,000 - $68,000 for a Technical Specialist at Oxnard CA USA
In this role
You will perform a variety of non-routine tasks to ensure production quality standards are met. Performs set-ups, calibration, testing, tuning and troubleshooting of micro-strip circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies, to ensure unit functions according to specifications.
Technicians perform very detailed technician functions associated with back-end manufacturing to produce mission critical products and devices. Attention to detail, excellent hand-eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity is essential to operate tools and equipment to perform functions such as testing, tuning, troubleshooting and repairing millimeter and microwave frequency components.
You are a part of:
An exciting and fast-growing Test team supporting our Manufacturing Business Unit based out of Oxnard, CA. You will be integral in the support our troops and the national defense of our country through ensuring that all parts that we supply are of the highest quality and delivered on time. Larger than the Test team, you support Mercury in their overall business goals while earning a competitive salary, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
You are responsible for
- Launching and testing circuits in fixtures to specifications
- Biasing FETs (Field Effect Transistor) and/or transistors
- Testing and tuning standard catalog amplifiers from 10MHz to 18GHz
- Participating in continuous improvement and team building activities. Maintains productive working relationships with all team members
- Applying RF fundamentals including but not limited to RF Gain, Gain Flatness, Gain Matching Return Loss P1 dB Compression, phase/phase tracking
- Proficiency in RF theory and principals
- Testing for gain, gain flatness, noise figure, VSWR, P1dB, IP3 and phase
- Calibration of test equipment
- Tuning and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in operating test equipment like DC power supplies, RF signal generators, scalar and network analyzers
- Understanding DC theory (Ohm's Law)
- Following ESD procedures
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years relevant experience
- Familiar with computers (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to clearly communicate in written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications:
- AS degree preferred
- Preferred experience in tuning RF thin film circuits
Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $41,000 - $68,000 for a Technical Specialist at Oxnard CA USA
Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
* the role and related responsibilities;
* prior work experience;
* education, training, skills and certifications;
* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
* geographic location; and
* alignment with market data.
In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
* health, life and disability insurance;
* company-paid holidays and time off;
* 401(k) retirement plan;
* discounted employee stock purchase plan;
* tuition reimbursement; and
* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.
Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.
Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)
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Why should you join Mercury Systems?
Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com
Our Culture
We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
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