Radio Frequency Engineer

Fisica, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous paid time off

401k with 6% match

Strong work‑life balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid paternal leave

Job summary

Fisica, Inc. is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer for a 100% onsite role in Simi Valley, CA. The position offers a salary range of $74,000 to $138,000 annually under a 9/80 schedule and full-time status.

The Associate RF Engineer will analyze, design, implement, and optimize wireless networks, performing link budgets, system dimensioning, frequency planning, traffic analysis, and interference optimization. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, optimize and enhance wireless telecommunications networks.
• Perform link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis.
• Support initial system design, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation and zoning.
• Conduct frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization.

Skills

Link budgets analysis

System dimensioning

Coverage planning

Frequency planning

Interference analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Radio Frequency Engineer

Full Time Simi Valley, CA, US

Salary Range: $74,000.00 To $138,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Accoiate, Radio Frequency Engineer

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Datron Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground‑based antennas, as well as cutting‑edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Position Summary: The Associate RF Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of wireless telecommunications networks. Responsibilities include link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation and zoning support, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization.

Overall Summary: Entry‑level professional with broad theoretical job knowledge. Works under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non‑routine tasks. Communicates with contacts in own team to explain and interpret information. Contributes to systems and processes changes in work routines. Works to achieve operational targets that impact team results.

Nature of Supervision: Works independently under regular direction and guidance on non‑routine tasks requiring judgement and initiative. Standard processes are provided and peer review may be required. Less guidance and direction provided as proficiency increases. May provide guidance and assistance to support level employees.

Communication & Influence: Communicates with contacts typically within own team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to understand and reach agreement.

Work consists of less‑routine tasks in contribution to changes in systems and processes to solve problems. May be required to apply discretion within identified boundaries and procedures. Responsible for making minor changes in processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of approaches and routines being utilized. Expected to propose solutions to problems for others review.

Organization Impact: Works to achieve operational targets within job area which has impact on the overall achievement of results for the team. Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task‑related activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Why Join Fisica, Inc.:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate
• Strong work‑life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid paternal leave

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $74,000-138,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type.

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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