Sr. Lab Technician

3dB Labs is a growing Defense Contractor focusing on Digital Signal Processing Software and Hardware with a diverse customer base.  We are looking for Senior Lab Technician to join our production team as we grow and scale our capabilities. 

We are looking for an organized and hands-on Sr. Lab Technician to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of labs used for product development and testing. The role focuses on lab infrastructure, test station setup, equipment calibration, and day-to-day technical support for engineering teams.

​​​​​​The Sr. Lab Technician will work alongside the team to help us build out and fulfill our ongoing product needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain lab environments, including benches, racks, and test stations
• Operate and maintain test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNAs, power supplies, thermal chambers, and other specialized equipment
• Support engineers during development, validation, and debug activities
• Perform basic hand soldering of electrical components, and cable construction
• Ensure proper calibration, certification, and maintenance of lab equipment
• Manage lab inventory, including cables, connectors, antennas, fixtures, electrical components, PC hardware, consumables, etc.
• Maintain lab documentation, test procedures, safety guidelines, and equipment logs
• Troubleshoot lab hardware, test setups, and measurement inconsistencies
• Enforce lab safety, ESD coordination and compliance, and best practices
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment repair, upgrades, and calibration services

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or similar
• Experience with Linux a plus
• Practical understanding of RF fundamentals and measurement techniques
• Hands-on experience working and maintaining an electronics lab environment
• Familiarity with lab test equipment including DMMs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Capable of working independently and training jr. team members
• Technical writing skills a plus
• 5-10 years experience

US citizenship is required for all of our positions.

3dB Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.