Position Summary
In this role you will support the manufacturing team by testing, troubleshooting, and validating RF communication products and electronic assemblies to ensure they meet performance and quality requirements. This role is responsible for operating test equipment, executing production test procedures, identifying and resolving technical issues, documenting results, and working closely with engineering, quality, and production teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with RF systems, electronics diagnostics, and a strong attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
- Must be able to read, interpret and follow assembly prints, schematics and work instructions.
- Perform functional, RF, and environmental testing of circuit boards and top-level assemblies.
- Maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves that testing has been carried out in accordance with internal quality systems or regulations. It is important that procedures are followed, equally important is proving these operations were carried out and documented.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose failures at the component, board, and system level.
- Utilize RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
- Aid in developing product test instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Document test results, failures, and corrective actions in accordance with quality procedures.
- Maintain test equipment calibration status.
- Train other Metrea employees on testing, reading and interpreting schematics, and troubleshooting RF circuits.
- Conduct product tests and quality checks to ensure the highest product quality is upheld.
- Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and handling procedures.
What You’ll bring
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in RF assembly testing and trouble shooting
- Familiarity with RF principles (frequency, modulation, signal behavior).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with automated test systems (ATE)
- Systematic approach in problem solving and troubleshooting
Additional Qualifications
IPC-610 and J-Standard certifications desired
Our Firmware
At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.
Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA/FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
AD&D Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Work Authorisation/Security Clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be a U.S. citizen
Eligible to obtain a security clearance
AAP/EEO Statement
Legal Entity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.
Work Location
Victor, NY
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting
Travel
<1%
Skills Required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in RF assembly testing and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with RF principles
- Experience with automated test systems (ATE)
- IPC-610 and J-Standard certifications
What We Do
Metrea, formerly Meta Aerospace, offers a deep stack of defense capabilities and services for our customers and partners, allowing them to anticipate, secure, and defend their interests in a rapidly changing problem space. We architect cutting-edge solutions across a wide variety of missions from ISR services, to multi-mission electromagnetic technologies, to simulations applications.
