Senior Physics & HPM Systems Engineer - Defense RF

ThinKom Solutions; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Matching (4%)

PTO & Holidays

Bonus Plan

Job summary

ThinKom Solutions in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Physics & Hardware Systems Engineer (HPM) to architect, develop, and test High Power Microwave systems for defense applications. You will lead full engineering lifecycle from design to verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams and defense customers.

The role requires 2+ years in systems engineering of HPM/RF platforms, proficiency with Python and RF simulation tools, and hands-on lab experience with VNA and spectrum analyzers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 2+ years of hands-on systems engineering in HPM/RF platforms.
• Experience with simulation tools such as Python, COMSOL, CST, or HFSS.
• Experience testing hardware with RF lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, component breakdown, and interfaces for HPM systems.
• Drive requirements flow-down, traceability, and lifecycle concepts from design to production.
• Evaluate COTS/custom components using RF lab equipment (VNA, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
• Lead requirements working groups with defense customers and present design reviews.
• Collaborate across programs and teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Refine testing, monitoring, and performance analysis frameworks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Physics/EE

Tools

Python

COMSOL Multiphysics

CST Microwave Studio

Ansys HFSS

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

ThinKom Solutions in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Physics & Hardware Systems Engineer (HPM) to architect, develop, and test High Power Microwave systems for defense applications. You will lead full engineering lifecycle from design to verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams and defense customers.

The role requires 2+ years in systems engineering of HPM/RF platforms, proficiency with Python and RF simulation tools, and hands-on lab experience with VNA and spectrum analyzers.