Job title: Senior Engineering Technician
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 3+ months
 
Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Provide project/product support to include: Radio Access Network, GPS, Timing/Reference signal distribution, Device Automation Test Platforms, and other general lab test environment support from initial development, manufacturing, deployment, and all phases of a project/product life cycle
• Responsible for sustaining aspects of the project or product life cycle to include documentation updates, design changes (hardware and software) based on incremental requirement changes
• Responsible for product support tasks that are limited in scope with varying requirements
• Conducts analyses to identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and/or debug technical issues
• Applications may include analog, RF, and/or digital.
• Familiar with terminology and basic principles of commonly used Radio Access Technologies for mobile telecommunications to include: 5GNR, 4G LTE, and other 3GPP standards
• Calculate path loss in dB for commonly used coaxial cable mediums and RF signal distribution networks
• Use of spectrum/digital modulation analyzer to validate/troubleshoot RF signals
• Creates/updates procedures on Confluence and SharePoint

 
General Lab Support Skills:

• Effectively and accurately troubleshoots technical issues with minimal guidance
• Proficient with General Purpose Test Equipment to include spectrum/digital modulation analyzers, signal generators, and cable testers

• Performs measurements and executes test plans, as well as failure analysis and debugging of issues
• Leverages knowledge of processes, equipment, and tools to provide comprehensive support
• Conducts high-quality, basic analyses as directed to identify and escalate straightforward issues to leaders
• Completes work on time with minimal guidance
• Communicates status accurately and clearly using an appropriate medium for the audience
• Collaborates and builds rapport with team members to complete work
• Identifies/learns innovative ways to accomplish work and improve processes
• Makes quick, accurate decisions
• Engineering Lab Machine Onboarding
• Adaptive DNS services
• Installs/upgrades Windows software/tools on lab workstations
• PDU configuration/deployment
• Manages, sets up, and maintains benches, racks, and other equipment
• Cable installation (Coax and Ethernet cabling as required)
• Documents SOP of equipment and processes
• Housekeeping and safety standards in the workplace

 
Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with little supervision.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels.
• Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Creativity is needed to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.
• Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.
• Occasionally participates in strategic planning within own area affecting immediate operations.

 
Required Skills:

 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of basic electrical/electronics engineering, electronics or RF testing, or related experience.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• CET certificate or 2+ years of electronics coursework.
• 5+ years of experience with general computer skills and Microsoft applications.
• 3+ years experience in Semiconductor or related industry.
• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 3+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).

 
Physical Requirements:

• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 25 lbs

  

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $28.02/hr.