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RF (Antenna) Engineer
Job Description
The RF Antenna Engineer will collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Drafters to develop and support aviation antennas. Get the chance to work on R&D projects supporting the aviation industry!
Responsibilities
The position is based in an office environment. The work involves using various RF and microwave laboratory test equipment and requires attention to detail, punctuality, and reliability.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, California.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.
Pay And Benefits
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
This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
The RF Antenna Engineer will collaborate with Electrical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Drafters to develop and support aviation antennas. Get the chance to work on R&D projects supporting the aviation industry!
Responsibilities
- Design, model, simulate, prototype, and test aviation antennas ranging from VHF to Ku-band, including patch antennas, slot antennas, conformal antennas, and antenna arrays.
- Conduct RF circuit design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of components and subsystems such as antennas, LNA, Power Amps, filters, and combiners within VHF to Ku-band frequencies.
- Perform RF 3D modeling, circuit layout, and drafting.
- Conduct circuit analysis using computer-aided tools.
- Adapt to additional responsibilities as they arise.
- Proficiency in RF design, simulation, and electromagnetic wave knowledge.
- Experience in EM simulation and RF passive components or antenna design.
- Familiarity with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and electrical engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
- Experience in design and testing of antennas and RF/Microwave components or subsystems.
- Knowledge of basic antenna design theory and fundamentals.
- Experience with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of RF/Microwave passive and active components.
- Proficiency in using RF/Microwave laboratory test equipment.
- Soldering and circuit construction skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently.
- Familiarity with MS Office tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
The position is based in an office environment. The work involves using various RF and microwave laboratory test equipment and requires attention to detail, punctuality, and reliability.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, California.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.
Pay And Benefits
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.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $58 - $77