Summary

Responsible for the maintenance and operation of FIRST RF’s 50-foot anechoic test chamber.  This will include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of the test chamber as well as setting up and conducting a wide variety of tests on a wide variety of antennas from research and development prototypes all the way to full fledged FIRST RF products.  The Range Operator will collaborate with technicians and engineers to keep the testing schedule organized and running smoothly.  Additionally, the Range Operator will be tasked with learning and understand electromagnetics, RF theory, and test coordinate systems.   

Essential Functions

• Perform routine preventative maintenance. This includes daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Prepare and mount a wide variety of antennas on the test tower inside the chamber.
• Use Spectrum 959 software from Orbit/FR to set up and run data collection on antennas. In some cases, the tests will be rigorously defined but in others they will not be, and it is possible the range operator might need to be able to suggest possible tests to run based on what a technician or engineer is looking for.
• Keep a detailed log of tests performed.
• Perform routine data processing on collected data.
• Closely monitor the characteristics of the test chamber to discover issues before they become problems.
• Troubleshoot every part of the test system when problems do arise to get it back to nominal as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition, the employee must be able to lift and move up to 40lbs, and lift 30lbs over their head.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.  During training, the schedule is expected to be Monday--Friday, from 8:30am--5:00pm.  Once training is complete, the schedule will shift to Monday--Friday, from 9:30am--6pm.  However, these hours will vary based on workload and the manager’s discretion.  This job may require more than 40 hours of work per week as the need arises.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Reside in Colorado
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A capacity to thrive in a self-motivated environment that has few boundaries and at-times conflicting priorities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a detail-oriented problem-solving approach.
• An eye for detail and the ability to be focused and meticulous.
• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

• Technical College degree
• A basic understanding of electromagnetic theory, specifically, the propagation of electromagnetic waves.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About FIRST RF

FIRST RF is a fast-growing, multi-discipline, privately owned small business focused on engineering and manufacturing of advanced technologies - specifically in antennas and radio frequency (RF) systems. We are an energetic team empowered with world-class facilities and resources. We promote a culture which prioritizes innovation and responsiveness.  By making bold investments in the development of groundbreaking technologies, FIRST RF has fielded award-winning products ranging from revolutionary passive antennas to highly complex, active antenna systems.

We offer all employees four weeks of PTO each year, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, up to 6% 401k match, and 100% employer-paid healthcare, dental and vision plans.

AAP/EEO Statement

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual  orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.