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RF Technician jobs are open across telecommunications, defense, aerospace, and wireless infrastructure, from entry-level installer roles to senior RF engineers and lead technicians, with specializations in antenna systems, spectrum analysis, and cellular network maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Applied Electromagnetics Division (AED) in Lafayette, CO seeks a RF R&D Technician. This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician to assist engineers with the realization and implementation of innovative RF hardware solutions during the design phase. This position supports research and development activities where the candidate will perform RF, electrical, and mechanical design, fabrication, measurement, and troubleshooting of antenna, RF circuit, waveguide, radomes, and RF/EM material prototypes. It requires the understanding and operation of a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, near field scanner, and antenna range as well as CAD software for printed circuits. The candidate must also be skilled at soldering, bonding, and machining of aerospace/defense related hardware at a high level of craftsmanship with an eye for detail. Must have 6+ years of experience; however, prefer 15+ years of experience. Must have a security clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.
What you’ll do as an RF R&D Technician:
- Perform S-Parameter reflection, transmission, frequency and time domain measurements of antennas, circuits, waveguide, and materials.
- Operate a near field scanner and direct illumination anechoic chamber to characterize antenna gain patterns.
- Fabricate an assortment of different prototypes to validate simulated designs and formulate materials and manufacturing processes.
- Provide important insight to assist engineers in troubleshooting and optimizing RF hardware performance.
Requirements for an RF R&D Technician:
- Extensive knowledge of RF measurements techniques and equipment including analyzers and antenna ranges.
- Mechanically inclined metal worker or assembler and highly skilled at soldering.
- Knowledge of ESD practices and tools for active devices and equipment.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a DoD secret level security clearance.
- 6+ Years’ experience required in the aerospace/defense or related industry with a portfolio of successfully designed and tested hardware.
Preferences for a RF R&D Technician:
- Associate degree in technology or science related to RF design and/or test a PLUS
- Soldering certifications: J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 a PLUS
- Direct antennas, radomes, circuits, and/or RF/EM materials experience a PLUS
- 15+ years of experience in the aerospace/defense or related industry with a portfolio of successfully designed and tested hardware a PLUS.
For best consideration, please apply by January 12, 2027.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Ranges: $35.00 to $45.00 USD per hour based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Company & Division Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the RF R&D Technician position, Requisition #RFRDT010236
Experience
Required- 15 year(s): Aerospace/Defense Related Industry Experience
Education
Required- Associates or better in Science or related field
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Applied Electromagnetics Division (AED) in Lafayette, CO seeks a RF R&D Technician. This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician to assist engineers with the realization and implementation of innovative RF hardware solutions during the design phase. This position supports research and development activities where the candidate will perform RF, electrical, and mechanical design, fabrication, measurement, and troubleshooting of antenna, RF circuit, waveguide, radomes, and RF/EM material prototypes. It requires the understanding and operation of a network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, near field scanner, and antenna range as well as CAD software for printed circuits. The candidate must also be skilled at soldering, bonding, and machining of aerospace/defense related hardware at a high level of craftsmanship with an eye for detail. Must have 6+ years of experience; however, prefer 15+ years of experience. Must have a security clearance or the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.
What you’ll do as an RF R&D Technician:
- Perform S-Parameter reflection, transmission, frequency and time domain measurements of antennas, circuits, waveguide, and materials.
- Operate a near field scanner and direct illumination anechoic chamber to characterize antenna gain patterns.
- Fabricate an assortment of different prototypes to validate simulated designs and formulate materials and manufacturing processes.
- Provide important insight to assist engineers in troubleshooting and optimizing RF hardware performance.
Requirements for an RF R&D Technician:
- Extensive knowledge of RF measurements techniques and equipment including analyzers and antenna ranges.
- Mechanically inclined metal worker or assembler and highly skilled at soldering.
- Knowledge of ESD practices and tools for active devices and equipment.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a DoD secret level security clearance.
- 6+ Years’ experience required in the aerospace/defense or related industry with a portfolio of successfully designed and tested hardware.
Preferences for a RF R&D Technician:
- Associate degree in technology or science related to RF design and/or test a PLUS
- Soldering certifications: J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 a PLUS
- Direct antennas, radomes, circuits, and/or RF/EM materials experience a PLUS
- 15+ years of experience in the aerospace/defense or related industry with a portfolio of successfully designed and tested hardware a PLUS.
For best consideration, please apply by January 12, 2027.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Ranges: $35.00 to $45.00 USD per hour based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Company & Division Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the RF R&D Technician position, Requisition #RFRDT010236
Experience
Required- 15 year(s): Aerospace/Defense Related Industry Experience
Education
Required- Associates or better in Science or related field
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The qualifications that appear most often in RF technician jobs.
- Experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent certification
- Proficiency in RF drive testing and cellular network troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret RF propagation and coverage maps
- Associate degree or higher in electronics, telecommunications, or a related field
- Willingness to work at heights and pass tower climbing safety certification
Tips for Your RF Technician Job Search
List every certification on your resume
RF hiring managers screen hard for FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, CompTIA Network+, and vendor-specific certifications like Ericsson or Nokia. List each credential with its full name and issue date so it clears automated screening before a human ever reads your resume.
Quantify your antenna and power work
Generic phrases like 'maintained RF equipment' get skipped. Replace them with specifics: frequency ranges you worked across, transmit power levels, VSWR readings you troubleshot, or the number of tower sites you commissioned. Hiring managers compare candidates on those details.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rf technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by contract type carefully
Many rf technician roles are posted as W-2 contract, C2C, or direct-hire and the distinction affects your benefits and tools budget. Read the employment type before applying so you're not deep into interviews before learning the role is a six-month contract with no equipment provided.
Prepare a site-survey walkthrough story
Interviewers for field rf technician roles almost always ask you to walk through a site survey you've run. Have one real example ready: the environment, the tools you used, the interference issue you found, and how you resolved it. Vague answers end interviews quickly.
Negotiate for a tool and vehicle allowance
Field rf technician offers frequently leave allowances off the initial offer letter even when the company provides them. Ask directly about spectrum analyzers, cable testing equipment, and mileage reimbursement before you accept, because these affect your real take-home compensation significantly.
RF Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rf technicians?
Kratos Defense, Mercury Systems, and Skyworks Solutions are hiring the most rf technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and wireless carriers tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many rf technician jobs are remote?
About 27% of rf technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most rf work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements are RF planning and design, interference analysis, and network optimization roles that rely primarily on software tools rather than physical site access.
How do you become a rf technician?
Start with an associate degree or vocational training in electronics or telecommunications, which gives you the foundational knowledge of signal behavior, circuit theory, and test equipment. Then pursue an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, since many employers treat it as a baseline credential. Entry-level field roles, apprenticeships with tower companies, or technician positions at a carrier or defense contractor build the hands-on experience that leads to senior roles.
Can you get an rf technician job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level rf technician roles do exist, particularly at tower services companies and regional wireless carriers that hire candidates with an electronics background and train them on proprietary systems. Your best path is combining a relevant certification like CompTIA Network+ with any hands-on project work, even from a school lab or personal antenna build, to show you understand real signal behavior rather than just theory.
What does the rf technician interview process look like?
Most rf technician interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen covering your certification background and the types of equipment you've worked with. A technical interview follows, where you'll be asked to walk through a troubleshooting scenario or explain how you'd approach a site survey. Field roles often add a practical skills check or a discussion of safety protocols before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to rf technician jobs?
You can find and apply to rf technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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