Date Posted: 08/11/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 505594
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Engineering Technician - RF, Electronics & High-Voltage Test
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 28.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Drawing, Laboratory, LabView, RF Engineering, Troubleshooting
Experience Desired: Experience with mechanical assembly, electronics, or laboratory test equipment (2+ yrs); Experience with RF, microwave, accelerator, or high-voltage systems (2+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
• Associate degree or technical training in engineering technology, electronics, physics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
• Experience with mechanical assembly, electronics, or laboratory test equipment
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and written procedures
• Comfortable working with hands-on hardware in a lab or industrial environment
• Must be able to qualify for required safety authorizations, including radiation and high-voltage work, and comply with all applicable training and safety procedures.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with RF, microwave, accelerator, or high-voltage systems
• Experience in an R&D, accelerator, aerospace, or defense laboratory environment
• Experience working collaboratively with engineers and scientists
• Experience with LabVIEW for test stand operation, data acquisition, or basic automation and control
• Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and circuit diagrams
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electronic circuit issues at the board or system level
Responsibilities:
• Assemble, integrate, and test high-power microwave and linear accelerator hardware, including RF structures, waveguides, and pulsed power systems
• Perform precision mechanical assembly, alignment, and installation of accelerator and RF components
• Support high-voltage and pulsed power testing following established safety procedures
• Set up and operate test stands, data acquisition systems, and basic instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)
• Document assembly procedures, test results, and as-built configurations
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support root-cause analysis of component or system failures
• Follow lab safety, radiation, and electrical safety protocols; contribute to continuous improvement of procedures - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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It is a great pleasure being a part of the Rose International Team.
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