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Senior RF Assembler

Senior RF Assembler

Mission MicrowaveCypress, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

About the Company :

Mission Microwave Technologies was founded in 2014 to revolutionize the next generation of Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs). We utilize advanced GaN transistors, unique power combining technology, and novel full-system designs to create the industry’s most efficient, lightweight, and compact high-power SSPAs.

Our management team has more than 100 years of combined experience supplying high-performance, high-reliability SSPAs to commercial, military, and space customers. We’ve achieved significant growth in only 10 years and are currently owned by a private equity firm.

We are proud to be listed as #23 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, and certified a Great Place to Work since 2022.

Mission Microwave’s headquarters are located at 6060 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90603

Summary :

As a Senior RF Assembler at Mission Microwave, you’ll leverage your deep hands‑on experience in radio‑frequency hardware assembly to build and troubleshoot high‑precision RF and microwave assemblies for defense, space, and satellite communications applications. You’ll serve as a technical mentor for our RF Assembly team, ensuring quality, repeatability, and compliance with ITAR and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Precision Assembly & Soldering

  • Interpret RF / microwave schematics, drawings and work instructions
  • Perform fine‑pitch SMT and through‑hole soldering, wave soldering, and mechanical assembly to IPC‐A‐610 Class 3 standards

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Author and update work instructions, assembly travelers, and process checklists
  • Participate in root‐cause investigations and implement corrective / preventive actions (CAPAs)

    • Mentorship & Training

  • Coach and train RF Assemblers (Levels I–III) in advanced techniques, safety protocols, and quality expectations
  • Conduct skill assessments and provide constructive feedback

    • Quality & Compliance

  • Enforce ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR requirements on the production floor
  • Perform in‑process inspections and final visual / audible QC reviews

    • Cross‐Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Engineering, Test, and Quality teams to support new product introductions and design changes
  • Provide assembly feedback during design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) reviews

    • Qualifications :

  • 5+ years in RF / microwave assembly or similar high‑precision electronics manufacturing
  • Proficient in IPC‐A‐610 Class 3 soldering criteria
  • Knowledge and use of lab tools related to testing of RF and electrical systems
  • Experience setting up and executing RF performance tests (VSWR, insertion loss, return loss) with network analyzers, power meters, and spectrum analyzers
  • Ability to record, analyze, and document test data, and to identify and troubleshoot any deviations
  • Exceptional attention to detail and manual dexterity
  • Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software
  • Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality

    • Education, Experience and / or Certifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical certificate in Electronics Technology or related field preferred
  • IPC J‑STD‑001 and / or IPC A‑610 certification a strong plus
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