RF Design Engineer

Z-Communications, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Z-Communications, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking an RF Engineer and/or RF Technician to design and test RF circuits and optimize layouts for high-performance applications.

You will analyze with network and spectrum analyzers, troubleshoot designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development and enhancements; on-site work requires US work authorization and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in RF design and RF circuit experience.
• Expertise in circuit design for high-performance applications.
• Familiar with using network and spectrum analyzers for testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Prior RF/microwave industry experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and test RF circuits.
• Develop and optimize circuit layouts.
• Perform detailed analysis using network and spectrum analyzers.
• Troubleshoot and refine RF designs to meet specs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on new product development and enhancements.

Skills

RF Design

RF Circuits

Circuit Design

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Company Description

Z-Communications, Inc. is a global leader in designing and developing surface mount voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) modules and phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesizers for the Microwave/RF wireless market. With a product portfolio of over 1,000 signal source solutions, our offerings operate in frequency ranges from 40 MHz to 15 GHz. We specialize in high-performance integer-N, fractional-N, and fixed-frequency (pre-programmed) PLL models. Our solutions are tailored to deliver exceptional performance, meeting diverse specifications with both narrow band and octave tuning options.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an RF Engineer and/or RF Technician located in San Diego, CA. Responsibilities include designing and testing RF circuits, developing and optimizing circuit layouts, and performing detailed analysis using tools such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers. The role also requires troubleshooting and refining RF designs to meet performance specifications, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting both new product development and existing product enhancements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in RF Design and experience with RF Circuits
• Expertise in Circuit Design for high-performance applications
• Familiarity with using Network Analyzers and Spectrum Analyzers for testing and diagnostics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus
• Prior experience in the RF/microwave industry is an advantage
• Capability to work on-site in San Diego, CA; authorization to work in the United States
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment