RF Engineer - Chatsworth, CA

Sensor Systems, Inc.; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensor Systems, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA is seeking an RF Engineer to design, simulate, test and support aviation antennas.

The role collaborates with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver robust RF subsystems for aerospace applications, with a day shift in a supportive team environment. You will perform antenna simulations, measurements in anechoic chambers, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to documentation and design reviews.

Qualifications

• BS in EE or Physics required; 1–3 years RF industry experience.
• Experience in antenna design, testing, or passive RF components.
• Familiarity with RF/Microwave theory and fundamentals.
• Experience with EM simulators HFSS or CST and basic lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prototype antenna design and basic simulation across VHF to Ku-band.
• Test and verify antennas in Anechoic chambers.
• Support production with troubleshooting and ATP issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafters on antenna development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Punctual and reliable

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics

1–3 years RF industry experience

Tools

HFSS

CST

MS Office

Job description

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

(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.