Also called: Microwave Test Technician
Tests radio and microwave components before they go onto satellites.
You connect a satellite amplifier to test gear, run it hot and cold, and log whether it meets specs. Careful hands and patience matter.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree in electronics technology or military electronics training.
Ways in: 2-year college, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Engineering Technology.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated test stations run more RF checks; setup and tricky failures still need techs.
Classes: Electronics CTE, Physics, Algebra, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3023.
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