Job Requirements
Palm Bay, FL
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$75,000 - $80,000
Job Description
Engineering Technician – RF & Space Hardware Testing
Job Category: Aerospace and Aviation
Workplace Type: Onsite
Location: Palm Bay, Florida 32905
Job Type: Contractor
Experience Level: Mid-Level Career (5+ years)
Pay Rate: Up to $40 per hour (W2)
Duration: 12+ months, Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Weekend Night Shift, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM (3/12 schedule); flexibility may be required during surge periods
Security Clearance: Active clearance required — confirm the required level before publishing
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to support aerospace and defense hardware testing in Palm Bay, Florida. This position supports manual and automated testing of space hardware at the circuit-card, assembly, subsystem, and/or space vehicle level.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, RF, optical, and/or digital technologies, sensitive hardware handling, and strict adherence to documented engineering procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Transport test equipment, fixtures, and cables.
Set up test configurations according to written procedures and engineering direction.
Verify test equipment calibration and confirm licensed test software is current.
Assemble custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment and fixtures.
Execute tests, record results, document failures, and report anomalies.
Run automated test software through LabVIEW and/or TestStand graphical user interfaces.
Troubleshoot failed assemblies under engineering oversight.
Operate RF, optical, and digital test equipment, including:
Network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
Signal generators and noise-figure analyzers
Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) and optical backscatter reflectometers (OBRs)
Lasers, semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs), and bit-error-rate testers (BERT)
Digital multimeters (DMMs) and power supplies
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR
Two years of post-secondary education or an associate degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
Required security clearance eligibility/status as confirmed for the program.
Experience handling sensitive hardware and following documented technical procedures.
Experience with RF, optical, and/or digital technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience handling sensitive or fragile electronic hardware.
Experience mating and de-mating high-density connectors.
Familiarity with RF and optical connections.
Experience with vibration, thermal, or thermal-vacuum qualification testing.
Strong computer skills, technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work overtime as requested.
Work Environment and Schedule
This is an onsite opportunity in Palm Bay, Florida, supporting aerospace and defense engineering activities. The assigned schedule is a weekend night shift, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, on a 3/12 schedule. Flexibility may be required during periods of increased workload.
Compensation and Contract
Up to $40 per hour on W2.
Initial contract duration of 12+ months.
Contract-to-hire opportunity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates with relevant electronics testing, RF instrumentation, aerospace hardware, and troubleshooting experience are encouraged to apply. Please include your relevant technical experience and confirm your ability to work onsite in Palm Bay on the stated shift.
Job Category: Aerospace and Aviation
Workplace Type: Onsite
Location: Palm Bay, Florida 32905
Job Type: Contractor
Experience Level: Mid-Level Career (5+ years)
Pay Rate: Up to $40 per hour (W2)
Duration: 12+ months, Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Weekend Night Shift, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM (3/12 schedule); flexibility may be required during surge periods
Security Clearance: Active clearance required — confirm the required level before publishing
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to support aerospace and defense hardware testing in Palm Bay, Florida. This position supports manual and automated testing of space hardware at the circuit-card, assembly, subsystem, and/or space vehicle level.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, RF, optical, and/or digital technologies, sensitive hardware handling, and strict adherence to documented engineering procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Transport test equipment, fixtures, and cables.
Set up test configurations according to written procedures and engineering direction.
Verify test equipment calibration and confirm licensed test software is current.
Assemble custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment and fixtures.
Execute tests, record results, document failures, and report anomalies.
Run automated test software through LabVIEW and/or TestStand graphical user interfaces.
Troubleshoot failed assemblies under engineering oversight.
Operate RF, optical, and digital test equipment, including:
Network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
Signal generators and noise-figure analyzers
Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) and optical backscatter reflectometers (OBRs)
Lasers, semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs), and bit-error-rate testers (BERT)
Digital multimeters (DMMs) and power supplies
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of relevant experience; OR
Two years of post-secondary education or an associate degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
Required security clearance eligibility/status as confirmed for the program.
Experience handling sensitive hardware and following documented technical procedures.
Experience with RF, optical, and/or digital technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience handling sensitive or fragile electronic hardware.
Experience mating and de-mating high-density connectors.
Familiarity with RF and optical connections.
Experience with vibration, thermal, or thermal-vacuum qualification testing.
Strong computer skills, technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work overtime as requested.
Work Environment and Schedule
This is an onsite opportunity in Palm Bay, Florida, supporting aerospace and defense engineering activities. The assigned schedule is a weekend night shift, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, on a 3/12 schedule. Flexibility may be required during periods of increased workload.
Compensation and Contract
Up to $40 per hour on W2.
Initial contract duration of 12+ months.
Contract-to-hire opportunity.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates with relevant electronics testing, RF instrumentation, aerospace hardware, and troubleshooting experience are encouraged to apply. Please include your relevant technical experience and confirm your ability to work onsite in Palm Bay on the stated shift.
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