RF Technician

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We are looking for a hardworking, driven, self-motivated, ambitious person who will be able to work independently and accurately.

Position: 1

Department: Testing

Reporting to: Head of Testing

Job Purpose: Alaris Antennas is seeking a hardworking, driven, and self-motivated individual who can work independently and accurately.

Application Requirements:

Minimum Education (Required): National Diploma

Minimum Education (Preferred): B.Eng or B.Tech

Experience: 2+ years in a production or testing environment. Experience with RF environments or fine-pitch soldering is advantageous.

Computer Literacy (Required):

  • MS Excel (Intermediate)
  • MS Word (Intermediate)

Test Equipment Proficiency:

  • Vector Network Analyzer
  • LCR Meter
  • Multimeter

Language Proficiency: English

Other Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Self-driven with excellent organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented and proactive
  • Good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Logical thinker with high initiative and responsibility
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and acquire new skills as needed

Main Responsibilities:

  • Perform inline electrical testing of antenna sub-assemblies (cables, PCBs, switches)
  • Accurately record and report test results
  • Set up and perform environmental stress screening and final acceptance tests
  • Identify and analyze common build problems and root causes
  • Assist R&D engineers with prototype testing
  • Maintain test equipment and support automated testing developments
  • Propose process improvements and adhere to QA standards
  • Perform repairs and reworks as needed
  • Collaborate in planning and continuous improvement of test programs and equipment
  • Complete additional duties as requested by management
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About Alaris Antennas

From its roots in 1990, Alaris Antennas has grown to become a substantial supplier of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) antennas. For the global defence and security markets, Alaris Antennas’ mission is to deliver high quality antenna Solutions, on time, through technical and service excellence.

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