B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics required
1-3 years of RF industry experience preferred
Experience in designing and testing antennas or passive RF components
Familiarity with antenna design theory and fundamentals
Basic experience with EM simulation tools like ANSYS HFSS or CST
Knowledge of RF/Microwave passive components
Proficiency with laboratory test equipment (e.g., Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
Responsibilities
Simulate antennas across VHF to Ku-band frequencies using CST or HFSS
Test and verify antennas in anechoic chambers
Troubleshoot production issues, including ATP failures
Collaborate with design engineers in developing aviation antennas
Adapt responsibilities as needed to support ongoing projects
Benefits
Day shift schedule with work only four days a week
Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Professional development in a niche area of RF engineering
Access to in-house testing facilities and resources
Focus on detailed and innovative design projects
Full Job Description
POSITION: RF ENGINEER
LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA
SHIFT: Day (7:00 am - 5:30 pm; Monday thru Thursday)
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The RF Antenna Engineer will work with other Electrical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Drafters in developing and supporting aviation antennas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Basic simulation of antennas in frequencies ranging from VHF to Ku-band in CST or HFSS
Testing and verifying different Antennas in Anechoic chambers
Support production with production issues like ATP failures and troubleshooting
Additional responsibilities as they become necessary.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics
1-3 years of work experience in RF industry
Work experience in design and testing Antennas, OR Passive RF components and subsystems like combiner, splitter, isolator, attenuator...
Knowledge of basic Antenna design theory, behavior and fundamentals
Basic experience with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, OR CST
Theoretical and practical knowledge of RF/Microwave passive components
Basic working knowledge of RF/Microwave laboratory test equipment for testing of circuit and subsystems
