RF Engineer: Design & Test Advanced RF Circuits

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking an RF Engineer in Torrance, CA to design, build, test, and optimize RF circuits for aerial and vehicle applications. The role involves cradle-to-grave development of RF hardware, including LNAs, switches, and antennas, with hands-on prototyping and testing.

You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability, using network analyzers and RF simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Understanding of RF fundamentals and electronics theory.
• Ability to read and understand electrical circuits and schematics.
• Hands-on electronics assembly, soldering, and PCB rework; precise soldering skills preferred.
• Experience testing analog and RF circuits using network/spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
• Basic RF measurement concepts: gain, return loss, insertion loss, VSWR, S-parameters.
• Familiarity with PCB layout concepts including grounding and trace routing.
• Exposure to RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST or equivalent.
• High School diploma plus 2–4 year post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Occasional stairs/ladders for rooftop testing; ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• ITAR/EAR eligibility for select positions; US Person requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and optimize RF components including LNA and RF switches.
• Build, test and tune prototypes of RF hardware and antennas.
• PCB layout and routing following design-for-manufacturing practices.
• Use network/spectrum analyzers and test gear to evaluate RF circuits.
• Support test planning, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist with RFQ input, test data, and basic RF technical information for sales.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Schematic reading

Soldering

Test equipment

RF measurements

PCB layout concepts

RF simulation basics

EE education

Physical tasks

ITAR/EAR compliance

Education

Technical EE education

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

CST

Altium Designer

Job description

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking an RF Engineer in Torrance, CA to design, build, test, and optimize RF circuits for aerial and vehicle applications. The role involves cradle-to-grave development of RF hardware, including LNAs, switches, and antennas, with hands-on prototyping and testing.

You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability, using network analyzers and RF simulation tools.