Rf Engineer

The RF Antenna Engineer will collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Drafters to develop and support aviation antennas.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, simulate, prototype, and test aviation antennas in frequencies ranging from VHF to Ku-band, including patch antennas, slot antennas, conformal antennas, and antenna arrays.
• Perform RF circuit design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of components and subsystems, such as antennas, LNA, Power Amps, filters, and combiners in frequencies ranging from VHF to Ku-band.
• Conduct RF 3D modeling, circuit layout, and drafting.
• Perform circuit analysis using computer-aided tools.
• Additional responsibilities as they become necessary.

• Experience in RF design, simulation, and EMW (Electromagnetic Wave) knowledge.
• Proficiency in EM simulation and RF passive components or antenna design.
• Knowledge of different antennas.
• Experience with network and spectrum analyzers, and electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with monopole, dipole, and patch antennas.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• Experience in design and testing of Antennas and RF/Microwave components or subsystems.
• Knowledge of basic antenna design theory, behavior, and fundamentals.
• Experience with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of RF/Microwave passive and active components.
• Proficiency with RF/Microwave laboratory test equipment such as Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Noise Figure Meters.
• Soldering and circuit construction skills.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of staff and management.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

The position is based in an office environment, providing a small company feel with the backing of a large corporation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.