RF Lab Technician

Job Description:

 

This position requires an experienced RF/Wireless R&D/Engineering Technician.  The selected technician will work in a design engineering lab environment performing assembly, test, and characterization in support of Radio Frequency (RF) product development.

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

Related experience in RF circuit development.

 

Bachelor?s Degree or Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or military equivalent training. Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in RF or mixed-signal high-speed ASIC products.Experience taking accurate measurements with typical bench-top RF test equipment Knowledge of RF measurement techniques including S-parameters, noise figure, IP3, power compression, CTB, and standards? specific requirements.Experience with Agilent RF equipment, including Spectrum Analyzers, RF Generators, Network AnalyzersAbility to hand-solder fine-pitch components using a microscope and soldering iron/hot plate Ability to read and interpret schematics, BOMs, and data sheets Ability to independently diagnose and troubleshoot electronic circuits to the component level Work with parts and supply vendors to maintain quick turn prototype assembly capabilityOrganizational skills to help maintain and improve lab efficency and functionalityKnowledge of fundamental electronics (i.e.- Ohm?s law, resistor dividers, basic AC/DC circuit characteristics, dB and dBm levels etc.) PADS / Orcad Capture and board level design experience a plusAbility to make fixtures and interfaces to permit device testing and interconnection

Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision, and have excellent problem solving skills. 

 

Company Overview:

 

Peregrine Semiconductor designs and manufactures high-performance integrated circuits based on its patented, commercial Ultra Thin Silicon (UTSi) CMOS process technology. Offering unprecedented benefits in integration, speed, power consumption, linearity and cost, this Silicon-on-Sapphire technology is the optimal process technology for wireless, fiber optic, and satellite communications. 

 

There are two positions open, one in the San Diego corporate office and another in the New England Design Center located in Nashua, NH. Peregrine is a small, privately held company with a fast growth rate.  Peregrine's high tech design and potential for future advancement make it an excellent career opportunity for any innovative and goal oriented individual.

 

Please forward your resume to: e-mail: jobs@psemi.com ; fax: (858) 731-9505; mail: Attn: Human Resources, Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., 9450 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA  92121.