Test Technician (Swing shift)
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- US citizenship
How this pay compares
This posting states $44.5k–$59.3k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.
These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. ## Secure the Future: Join Teledyne as a Test Technician - $5K Sign-On Bonus!
Build technology that powers critical missions. At Teledyne Microwave Solutions, we’ve spent over 50 years designing and manufacturing advanced RF and microwave components for aerospace, defense, and communications.
Our products support applications from radar and space to electronic warfare and UAV systems. ## What you’ll do - Set up and conduct tests on components and assemblies under operational conditions - Read and interpret specifications in production units - Execute RF tests per documented procedure and provide accurate data for the units - Communicate during the RF test stage with the responsible technician of a product with out of tolerance RF measurements and other issues - Be able to clearly communicate and interact with the Quality personnel and the necessary production and manufacturing personnel to resolve production-related issues - Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals and hazardous materials ## What you need - A working understanding of the RF and DC testing that is completed in support of production.
Some of the tests are gain, VSWR, 1 dB compression point, Sat power, 3rd OIP, noise figure, spurious, and harmonics. - Understand how to use microwave measurements, RF amplifiers, automated testing, and manual testing of microwave products with limited supervision (required) - Knowledge of test equipment such as network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, RF generator, noise figure meters, power meters, etc.
(required) - 5+ years of experience in RF field and/or training (preferred) - U.S. Citizen status in order to be eligible to obtain/maintain a D.O.D. security clearance.
(required) ## What we offer - $5,000 sign-on bonus - Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits - 401(k) with company match and retirement plans - Paid time off and flexible work arrangements - Professional development and training opportunities - A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth ## What happens next Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page.
If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the next steps. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ## Salary Range $44,500.00-$59,300.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate.
Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards.
We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
From Teledyne's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Teledyne
Teledyne's space work: the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for NASA's Space Launch System in Huntsville, and imaging sensors and instruments for space in California and the UK.
Pay on its listings: 65.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Teledyne's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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