Who We Are

Kymeta’s mission is to enhance lives by unlocking the potential for global satellite and cellular broadband communications while on the move. We do this through our innovative solutions, best in class technologies that meet and exceed our customers’ requirements.

Our core principles define the character and spirit of our employees and how we operate. We are committed to fostering a customer focused culture by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that is rooted in supporting its employees and our corporate social responsibilities.

What We Need

The RF Test Technician will set up and execute RF testing in Kymeta’s near field chambers, far field chamber, Electrical Engineering Lab and mobile test vehicles. Setting up the tests will require lifting/mounting the antennas, wiring RF/Power/Ethernet cables and configuring the setup through GUI/Scripts in Windows or Linux OS.

The other significant aspect of this position is that it will involve second shift (typically 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or similar) and may require weekend work. Candidates must thus be available for either first shift, second shift, or weekend work or any combination of this as needed with priority for second shift. This flexibility is required. This role is onsite at our Redmond, WA location.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mount antennas and other RF hardware for testing in RF, environmental chambers, EE lab and mobile test platform
• Run RF and environmental tests, monitor such tests for product failure or chamber failure, and troubleshoot any failures to minimize test interruptions
• Sustain RF/SW test infrastructure by executing Preventive Maintenance Plan
• Contribute to improve process and automate procedures where applicable
• Communicate test results for each shift and cross functional team members and support the troubleshooting efforts
• Be available for second shift and weekend work
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to load/connect Antenna, RF/Power/Ethernet cables, and configure test parameters through GUI/Scripts in Windows or Linux
• Ability to operate RF test equipment such as network analyzers
• Ability to execute S parameter measurements and functional test in near field, far field chamber, EE lab, and mobile test vehicles
• Ability to execute and improve preventive maintenance plan; to troubleshoot issues/failures in software, electric board, motors and mechanical device; to improve productivity by updating process or automation
• Minimum of two years’ experience running and troubleshooting electronic test equipment, particularly RF test equipment
• Minimum two years’ experience operating test chambers for electronic products
• Additional experience running environmental chambers highly desirable
• Additional experience with test engineering and RF products such as antennas or amplifiers highly desirable
• Orbit 959 software experience highly desirable

EDUCATION

• Associates degree or higher

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $28.00 - $40.00/hour. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.