Senior RF Engineering Technician
Spectrum Control · Marlborough, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $90k–$130k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Spectrum Control (aerospace & defense) in Marlborough, MA. In addition, this role will train production technicians on products and work with engineers to optimize test stands and datasheets for technician ease.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling
- Base pay
- $90k–$130k
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How this role compares
Against 53 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $91k–$132k, from 28 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 61%
- ✓ Lean 57%
- Root cause 48%
- Automation 46%
- ✓ New product launch 41%
- SolidWorks 41%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Spectrum Control
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Spectrum Control in Marlborough
2 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Manufacturing Engineer-Surface Mount Technology (SMT) · Manufacturing
Full description from Spectrum ControlAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
include building switch boxes, characterizing prototypes and supporting debug of RF modules.
Essential functions
- ◆Experience with RF circuitry (amplifiers, mixers, integrated microwave assemblies) down to the component level.
- ◆Experienced in use of various test instruments, with emphasis on RF testing including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, power supplies, DVMs.
- ◆Assist engineers in product design, development, and production.
- ◆Experience working under a microscope.
- ◆Experience hand tuning RF modules for return loss and gain flatness.
- ◆Verify, calibrate, and de-bug RF test setups.
- ◆Assist with test fixture development and documentation.
- ◆Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming products.
- ◆Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
- ◆Significant level of self-motivation and desire to learn new skills
Required qualifications
- ✓Associate Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (optional if over 4 years of RF technician experience) or equivalent, AND
- ✓7 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment/ Equivalent military experience.
- ✓OR Combination of education and experience.
- ✓Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Computer skills as well as Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- ✓Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within electronic assembly field
- ✓Perform hand soldering down to 0402 size components, ability to obtain IPC Certification in time
- ✓Ability to read schematics and make redlines per engineering guidance
- ✓Ability to prioritize several tasks and work with a cross functional team
- ✓Highly skilled with use of common hand tools and internal specialized tooling and fixtures. Hand soldering experience is a bonus.
- ✓Able to translate use of tooling to design concepts and developing fixture design.
- ✓Well versed in utilizing all document forms: assembly, ATPs, BOMs, schematics.
- ✓Understand product specifications and applications.
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At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!
JOB SUMMARY: A highly motivated, skilled Senior RF Engineering Technician who can not only execute production level testing but also support new production introduction (NPI). NPI includes breadboarding prototypes for engineers, transitioning complex RF modules to full rate production and assisting in setup and calibration of test stands. In addition, this role will train production technicians on products and work with engineers to optimize test stands and datasheets for technician ease. Other
Work environment
- •Located on-site in our Marlborough manufacturing facility.
- •Work is performed primarily in an electronics manufacturing and engineering laboratory environment.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Third-Party Recruiters
Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.