RF Production Technician

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

Join CPI as an RF Production Technician and be part of a dynamic team! This role encompasses various engineering tasks such as creating, testing, and assembling prototype electromechanical systems, conducting RF tests, and equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates should possess 5+ years of relevant experience, a trade certification, strong technical skills, and RF lab experience. Familiarity with the aerospace industry is preferred. Additionally, candidates should have basic electrical system knowledge, proficiency with tools and equipment, soldering skills, and the ability to fabricate hardware. US citizenship is required. Apply now to join our team!

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Engineering tasks such as creating, testing, adjusting, and assembling prototype electromechanical systems, circuits, and specialized test equipment.
• Conduct basic RF tests independently in lab and at Test Range.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic or electro-mechanical devices and systems.
• Calibrate, adjust, and maintain equipment and systems as directed.
• Prepare compounds and solutions as needed.
• Construct, modify, debug, and test tools and equipment according to provided instructions.
• Implement practical solutions for process improvement.
• Conduct and document experiments under supervision.
• Create basic tooling and fixtures for specific tasks.
• Analyze data to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks based on instructions and schematics.
• Write technical reports related to lab and test activities.
• Assemble mechanical components for feed and antennas.
• Provide guidance to other employees with similar duties.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Trade certification in a related field.
• RF and Controls Experience
• Must understand calibrations and track in-house RF test equipment calibration needs.
• Strong reading and writing skills; technical writing experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry preferred; other relevant experience will be considered.
• Must have experience with spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, VNAs, and other RF test equipment.
• Ability to operate testing equipment and follow basic computer instructions.
• Basic electrical system knowledge and ability to interpret schematics.
• Proficiency in using related tools and equipment.
• Soldering skills to meet J-std certification if required.
• Ability to fabricate simple hardware.
• General computer and test equipment knowledge.
• US citizenship is required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.