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Engineering Test Technician

Spectrum Control and Careers
Frederick, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Engineering Test Technician works closely with Manufacturing and Engineers to support and improve manufacturing operations. This includes troubleshooting products, electronic assemblies, equipment and process issues, performing acceptance testing, documenting fixtures, equipment maintenance, and updating process documentation. The Engineering Test Technician will also assist Manufacturing and Engineers with projects through building or procuring test equipment and performing testing, including process validations.
COMPENSATION RANGE: $34.00 - $44.00 / Hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Inspect products and processes for flaws and identifies areas of improvement.
  • Assist in product design, development, and production.
  • Sets up, calibrates, and de-bug test set ups.
  • Assist with test fixture development and documentation.
  • Assist in failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause.
  • Responsible for setting up, checking, and correcting operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment while adhering to pre-established guidelines and engineering specifications.
  • Maintain proper records related to product development and release
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate degree in electrical or computer Engineering or equivalent, AND
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in an electronics/RF manufacturing environment/ Equivalent military experience OR Combination of education and experience
  • Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within electronic assembly field
  • Highly skilled with use of common hand tools and internal specialized tooling and fixtures
  • Capable to translate use of tooling to design concept and developing fixture design
  • Expertise with various test instruments, including power supplies, voltage and current meters, PNA, VNA
  • Well-versed in using document forms including assembly, ICD, ATP, MI, schematics
  • Understand product specifications and applications
  • Experience with high voltage DC or 3-Phase AC power systems
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Manufacturing Floor
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters
Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.

Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.

Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300 people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.

Salary : $34 - $44

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