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DOD - Sr Test Technician

PDS Defense

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Eatontown, NJ
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Requirements

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Secret clearance

Job overview

PDS Defense is seeking a Senior RF Test Technician for its production team in Eatontown, New Jersey. The role tests, tunes, and troubleshoots RF and microwave assemblies using specialized test equipment. Candidates need RF testing and network analyzer experience, along with a high school diploma or GED. The position requires U.S. person status or eligibility for export-license approval and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RF TestingNetwork AnalyzersMicroscope WorkProblem SolvingIndependent Work

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED2+ Years RF Testing Experience2+ Years Network Analyzer ExperienceU.S. Person or Export License ApprovalAssociate's Degree or Technical Certification4+ Years RF Testing ExperienceActive U.S. Security ClearanceU.S. Security Clearance

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

DOD - Sr Test Technician Eatontown, NJ Posted: 8/7/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

212488

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a DOD - Sr Test Technician, in Eatontown, NJ. Job ID#212488

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior RF Test Technician to join our production team. This hands-on role involves testing, tuning, and troubleshooting RF and microwave assemblies using advanced test equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with Phase Network Analyzers (PNA) or Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and a strong background in RF tuning at the device level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, calibrate, and operate RF test equipment including PNAs, VNAs, and spectrum analyzers

  • Perform testing and troubleshooting of electronic components, subassemblies, and systems

  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to develop and execute test procedures

  • Document test results, prepare technical reports, and recommend solutions to technical issues

  • Assist in the selection and setup of specialized test equipment

  • Perform rework and adjustments as needed to meet quality standards

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Minimum 2 years of RF testing experience in a manufacturing environment

  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with network analyzers

  • Comfortable working under a microscope and in a fast-paced production setting

  • Must be a U.S. Person under U.S. export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or technical certification in electronics or a related field

  • 4+ years of RF testing experience

  • Active U.S. Security Clearance

  • Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems independently

  • Self-motivated with a strong interest in science, technology, and engineering

Clearance Requirement

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Work Environment

  • Hands-on production environment

  • Requires fine-detail work under a microscope

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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