
Thales
Radio Frequency Technician
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 08/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/03/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
08/05/2026
Job description
Thales UAE, a leader in aerospace, transportation, defense, security, and space technologies, is seeking a Radio Frequency Technician to support RF product integration, tuning, and testing in defense and space applications. With over 35 years in the UAE and projects including the Dubai metro and airport security systems, Thales provides advanced RF solutions in a high-tech environment. The role involves performing integration, tuning, and tests of RF building blocks and AESA antennas in anechoic chambers while ensuring proper calibration, validation, and adherence to quality standards. The technician will work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of new or evolving products, participate in troubleshooting near-field technical challenges, propose process improvements, and ensure all testing meets industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. Additionally, the role requires preparing technical documentation, mentoring junior technicians, and actively driving efficiency and quality enhancements in RF testing and integration processes. Fluency in Arabic and English is required to effectively communicate within multi-disciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Perform integration, tuning, and tests of RF building blocks and products in accordance with procedures and quality standards
- Lead the execution of near-field tuning and testing of AESA antennas in anechoic chambers, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and measurement accuracy
- Validate antenna performance in the near-field environment to ensure compliance with technical specifications and operational requirements
- Participate in troubleshooting near-field technical challenges and implement process improvement initiatives in collaboration with local and business line RF experts
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of product evolution or new products into existing systems
- Ensure all testing and integration activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols
- Prepare, maintain, and manage detailed technical documentation including test reports, issue tracking, and performance analysis for accurate record-keeping
- Act as a mentor and technical referent to guide junior technicians in proper execution of RF building block and antenna testing procedures
Experience & skills
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in RF product assembly, integration, and testing for defense and/or space applications
- Experience with RF solid-state power amplifiers, receivers, and near-field antenna testing
- Bachelor's degree in RF Measurement or a related field
- Deep experience in microwave technologies with strong analytical skills to interpret test results and identify anomalies
- Proficiency in using power and RF test benches and performing technical troubleshooting campaigns
- Ability to lead, guide, and mentor junior technicians while fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing
- Strong process improvement skills to enhance testing procedures, integration quality, and operational efficiency
- Fluency in Arabic and English with excellent communication skills for technical collaboration and reporting