RF Design Engineer

Job Title: RF EngineerJob Description

The RF Antenna Engineer will collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Drafters to develop and support aviation antennas.

Responsibilities

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  Design, model, simulate, prototype, and test aviation antennas ranging from VHF to Ku-band, including patch antennas, slot antennas, conformal antennas, and antenna arrays.

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  Conduct RF circuit design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of components and subsystems such as antennas, LNA, Power Amps, filters, and combiners within VHF to Ku-band frequencies.

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  Perform RF 3D modeling, circuit layout, and drafting.

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  Conduct circuit analysis using computer-aided tools.

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  Adapt to additional responsibilities as they arise.

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Essential Skills

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  Proficiency in RF design, simulation, and electromagnetic wave knowledge.

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  Experience in EM simulation and RF passive components or antenna design.

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  Familiarity with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and electrical engineering.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics.

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  Experience in design and testing of antennas and RF/Microwave components or subsystems.

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  Knowledge of basic antenna design theory and fundamentals.

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  Experience with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS.

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  Theoretical and practical knowledge of RF/Microwave passive and active components.

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  Proficiency in using RF/Microwave laboratory test equipment.

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  Soldering and circuit construction skills.

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  Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently.

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  Familiarity with MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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  Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

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Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment. The work involves using various RF and microwave laboratory test equipment and requires attention to detail, punctuality, and reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

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