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2026 RF / Microwave Engineer

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$90,000🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, analyze, and measure next-generation RF and microwave space systems for radar, sensor, and communication payloads.

Role type

RF/Microwave Engineer (Junior to Mid-level)

Builds

RF payload prototypes, emulators, and circuit simulations for government space missions

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Radar, Communication Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Analog/RF/Microwave circuits and systems, Electromagnetics, Communication Systems Engineering, Circuit simulation (ADS, Microwave Office), Microwave measurement techniques, Python/MATLAB for data analysis, Electronics assembly and troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, Active TS/SCI security clearance, Experience with network analyzers and spectrum analyzers, Academic research or briefing experience

Technologies

ADS, Microwave Office, Cadence, HFSS, CST, Sonnet, AXIEM, Python, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on radar, sensor, and communication payloads; Employ microwave measurement techniques and operate specialized test equipment; Create RF payload prototypes and emulators; Generate performance budgets and run circuit simulations; Troubleshoot hardware anomalies; Collaborate with engineers and technicians on space enterprise problems

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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