Beyond Begins Here

Build technology that will go to space! Since 1994, Tethers Unlimited has provided advanced space technology solutions to our growing customer base in the National Security, Commercial, and Civilian Space sectors. Our products include the latest advancements in satellite communication and control systems, security and encryption, mesh networking, robotics and gimbals. To continue to support our growing business, Tethers is looking for new team members who embody our core values: Dedication to our Client’s Success, Innovation that Matters, and Trust and Personal Responsibility in all Relationships.

Join our team and take your career to the highest level. Think big, dream bigger. Find Your Beyond.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The RF Technician II will be assisting in the development of our next generation software defined radios, gimbals, and other products for the satellite industry.

In this role you will assist in developing and testing of RF hardware to support our cutting-edge technology roadmap. The RF lab tech will be responsible for overseeing the RF prototyping lab to include setup, testing, and teardown of testing. This will include maintaining the lab equipment, calibration requirements, and overall organization of the lab area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with product and design engineering to support product development and the technology roadmap.
• Setup and run test protocols on highly sensitive hardware intended for space flight.
• Operate specialized laboratory or experimental equipment; collect and summarize data.
• Document failures in problem reports, work with EE’s and SMEs to resolve the issue.
• Investigate root cause and remediation of hardware and firmware issues found during prototype testing.
• Test, update, and repair printed circuit board using test stations, soldering equipment and/or tools.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Maintain and organize lab space and associated equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in electronics, military training as a technician or combination of course work/job experience.
• Hands-on experience with RF testing equipment including Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Oscilloscope, Power Meter, Signal Generator, and Power Supply.
• Experience with RF concepts, like dBm, dBW, dB, matching, return loss, insertion loss.
• Experience reading schematics and with common rework of PCBAs.
• Excellent written communication skills; must appreciate importance of documentation.
• Proven and demonstrated problem solving skills are required.
• Self-motivated and results driven.

Working at Tethers Unlimited

Tethers is headquartered in beautiful Bothell, WA. We hire problem-solvers, then trust and empower them to take ownership, lead decision-making, and deliver solutions on-time and on-budget for our customers. We offer challenging work with opportunities for independence and growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. To support our team we offer a well-stocked kitchen, flexible work schedule arrangements, company-sponsored events including Sci-Fi movie premiers, Baseball Night, onsite break activities including gaming tournaments and BBQs, business casual attire, local trails for hiking and biking, and hybrid onsite/remote work options for many positions.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to HSA account for qualified medical high deductible programs
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25,000/year for approved programs.
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Washington state pay range: $27 to $40/hr

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 lbs. May encounter prolonged periods of sitting.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE ITAR COMPLIANCE:

• This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• TUI participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Tethers Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Req: 1090

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)