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CAES by Honeywell is seeking a RF Technician to work at our San Jose, CA facility. The RF Technician’s responsibilities are focused in the area of microwave circuit alignment and test and subsystems test to meet shipping schedules. The RF Technician will support production activities within a group concentrating on advanced microwave subsystems for applications including missile front ends, radar receivers, wideband tuners and synthesized sources. Duties include RF circuit alignment, circuit card testing and troubleshooting, subsystem product alignment and testing, collecting and documenting test data and providing feedback to manufacturing engineers on production products.

Pay differential for 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Work in a production environment to perform testing and troubleshooting of microwave subsystems and circuit card assemblies and carefully review data for compliance.
• Work in a production environment to perform RF tuning, troubleshooting and testing on multi-function thin film microwave integrated circuits (MICs) and carefully review data for compliance.
• Carefully follow production documentation and processes, including keeping detailed records of testing and rework performed.
• Actively participate in daily production meetings and regularly interface with manufacturing engineers.

Minimum 

• High School Diploma and 2 plus years of experience in basic electronics testing, tuning and troubleshooting. 
• Good manual dexterity and experience/willingness to work using a microscope and small hand-tools.
• Good written and verbal skills and ability to carefully follow written instructions.
• Computer skills are required for this position including file manipulation, file organization, accessing and launching various programs, and basic Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal skills.

 
 For California, the annual base salary range is $48,500 min - $60,350 mid. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as spanet and business considerations.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

 BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL 

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), Paid Holidays, and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule. 

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: December 12, 2025