RF Engineer

Hexagon•Torrance, CA

7d•$63,700 - $95,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an RF Engineer to join our global engineering and manufacturing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, debug, and optimize low noise amplifiers, RF switches, and other RF circuits for antenna products in airborne, ground vehicle, submersible, and space vehicle applications. Our quick-turn development environment provides great variety in day-to-day activities and participation in “cradle-to-grave” product development. Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture. This position is based in Torrance, California.

Requirements

Understanding of RF fundamentals and electronics theory
Ability to read and understand electrical circuits and schematics
Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, soldering, and PCB rework; precise soldering skills are strongly preferred.
Experience in testing analog and RF circuits using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment
Basic understanding of RF measurements such as gain, return loss, insertion loss, VSWR, and S-parameters.
Familiarity with PCB layout and routing concepts, including, grounding, trace routing, and basic controlled-impedance considerations.
Familiarity with basic RF simulation and analysis concepts, with exposure to RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST, or equivalent software
High School diploma and completed 2 or 4 year post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering or equivalent
Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders for rooftop testing
Ability to occasionally carry test equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet
Applicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ISO9001:2008 and other quality and workmanship standards
Experience working with soldering and tools
High-level understanding of antenna theory and mechanical design considerations
Experience assembling, processing and repairing a wide range of equipment or products
Familiarity with PCB layout tools (Altium Designer or similar)
Experience with RF simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, or similar)
Experience working in the aerospace or defense industries
Knowledge of defense/aerospace environmental requirements and standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160

Responsibilities

Research, design, and optimize low noise amplifiers, RF switches, and other RF circuits
Build, test and tune prototypes of radio frequency (RF) hardware including antennas and printed circuit board assemblies
Perform PCB layout and routing, applying design-for-manufacturing best practices
Use network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other electronic test equipment to evaluate RF circuits
Assist with electrical and environmental test planning, execution, data collection, and documentation
Support RF circuit simulation and analysis to evaluate performance
Support the development of test procedures, test reports, and manufacturing work instructions
Help diagnose malfunctions in existing products and make recommendations, improvements or modifications to increase product reliability
Participate in root cause analysis investigations and document findings and corrective actions for customers
Assist with RFQ and technical sales support by providing engineering input, test data, and basic RF technical information
Support engineering and production teams during prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and product transitions into manufacturing
Suggest design improvements for greater manufacturability, and recommend manufacturing process improvements for greater production throughput