RF Engineer

Socket.dev; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a RF Engineer to develop and support aviation antennas. The role involves antenna design, simulation, and testing, working with cross-functional teams in a day shift environment.

Responsibilities include simulation from VHF to Ku-band, antenna testing in anechoic chambers, and assisting production with troubleshooting. Strong communication and reliable work ethic are essential for success.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics is required.
• 1-3 years of RF industry experience.
• Experience in design and testing antennas or passive RF components.
• Knowledge of antenna design theory and fundamentals.
• Proficiency with EM tools such as HFSS or CST.
• Familiarity with RF/microwave lab test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Basic simulation of antennas in frequencies from VHF to Ku-band using CST or HFSS.
• Testing and verifying different antennas in Anechoic chambers.
• Support production with issues like ATP failures and troubleshooting.
• Additional responsibilities as they become necessary.

Skills

RF Antenna Design

Antenna Testing

EM Simulation

HFSS

CST

Documentation

MS Office

Independent Work

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

CST

Job description

POSITION: RF ENGINEER

LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA

SHIFT: Day (7:00 am – 5:30 pm; Monday thru Thursday)

Qualifications

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

( i.e Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Meters etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Knowledge of MS Office such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to work independently. Able to work with different levels of staff and management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Punctual and reliable person.