What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Systems Engineer - Point Mugu, CA position at F3EA Inc?
Job Summary
F3EA is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and evaluation of Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) capabilities at the Point Mugu Sea Range.
This role directly supports closing critical gaps in Over-the-Horizon maritime instrumentation, telemetry relay systems, command-and-control experimentation, and range safety support.
The RF Systems Engineer will work across the full lifecycle of RF-enabled systems—from design and integration through test and field validation—in a hands-on R&D environment. This position requires an engineer who can translate RF theory into reliable, fielded capability within complex and dynamic maritime test environments.
This position is designed for an engineer who can bridge RF system design with real-world application, ensuring that RF-enabled capabilities are effectively integrated, tested, and operationally relevant. Success in this role requires both technical competence and the ability to execute within fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design and develop RF and electronic systems supporting instrumentation, telemetry, and communications capabilities
- Support integration of RF subsystems, including radios, antennas, amplifiers, receivers, and signal processing components
- Perform RF analysis, including link budgets, propagation modeling, interference analysis, and spectrum utilization
- Assist in development of system architectures for RF-enabled test and instrumentation systems
- Integrate RF systems with electrical, mechanical, network, and software components within prototype environments
- Support test planning, execution, and post-test analysis, including RF performance validation
- Conduct bench testing and field testing of RF systems and instrumentation
- Troubleshoot RF and electronic system issues during lab and field operations
- Support installation, integration, and checkout (I&I) of RF systems on testbeds, platforms, and range infrastructure
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including schematics, test procedures, and reports
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders to align systems with mission requirements
- Ensure compliance with spectrum management, safety, and regulatory requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Required Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline
- 10 years of experience in RF systems, electronics engineering, or related field
- Experience with RF system design, integration, and testing
- Understanding of wireless communications, telemetry systems, and RF propagation principles
- Experience performing basic RF analysis and link budget calculations
- Familiarity with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers)
- Ability to work in lab and field environments, including maritime conditions
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)
Preferred Qualifications and Education
- Experience supporting DoD test ranges, RDT&E programs, or instrumentation systems
- Background in maritime RF environments or Over-the-Horizon communications
- Experience with antenna systems and RF front-end design
- Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDRs) and modern communication systems
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, HFSS, CST, or similar)
- Knowledge of electronic warfare (EW) or contested spectrum environments
- Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E) events
- Prior military or defense contractor experience
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Combination of laboratory, office, and outdoor maritime test environments
- Direct involvement in field testing and live instrumentation events
- Occasional travel may be required in support of test activities
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.