**Job Title: RF Technician** **Job Description** The RF Technician is responsible for utilizing network analyzers on RF products, documenting yield, and logging parts into the ERP system. This role involves RF electronics testing and writing scripts to support product development and quality assurance. **Responsibilities** + Conduct engineering and production tests to meet quality standards. + Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components. + Recognize failures and setup issues; determine corrective actions. + Operate and program automated test stations and custom test fixtures. + Prepare test specifications and written procedures for acceptance testing. + Record detailed information in job data books or logs. + Assemble final test data packages to meet customer specifications. + Maintain lab cleanliness, inventory, and documentation. + Comply with all safety and security protocols. **Essential Skills** + Experience with spectrum analyzers, RF troubleshooting, and oscilloscopes. + Proficiency in using RF test equipment, including network analyzers and signal generators. + Ability to read and interpret schematics and test procedures. + Strong troubleshooting skills in electronics and electrical systems. + Familiarity with wireless networks and microwave technology. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Level I: 1+ year of relevant experience or training. + Level III: Associate degree or equivalent from a technical school and 5+ years of hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting. + Proficiency in test equipment setup, programming, and prototype testing. + Strong computer skills. **Why Work Here?** Join a small, dynamic team in a lab environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. This opportunity offers a chance for growth and skill development, with potential to transition into a second shift. Benefit from a supportive workplace focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. **Work Environment** Work in a lab environment alongside experienced RF Technicians, with interactions on the manufacturing floor. The company operates from 8 AM to 4:30 PM with a 1/2 hour lunch break. There is potential for moving into a second shift in the future. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Maria, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 Santa Maria,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.