Job Title: RF Systems Engineer
Job Description
We are looking for a talented and creative Systems Engineer with a strong experience in microwave and wireless design to lead projects and deliver world-class systems to our customers. The Systems Engineer plays an essential role in understanding customer needs, translating them into requirements, and formulating affordable solutions. This position requires coordination of multi-disciplined teams of engineers to successfully deliver systems for microwave measurement of various test items, such as antennas and radomes used in radar, communications, satellite data transfer, and other applications.
Responsibilities
- Understand and translate customer needs into technical requirements.
- Formulate affordable solutions that offer the best value for the customer.
- Coordinate multi-disciplined teams of engineers to deliver complex systems.
- Work closely with customers, the Business Office, and Engineering staff.
- Lead projects related to microwave measurement systems.
- Approximately 10% domestic and international travel may be required.
Essential Skills
- Experience designing RF systems (specifically RF measurement systems highly preferred).
- Experience in the aerospace, defense, and/or aviation industries.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills to understand complex technical systems and solve problems.
- Hands-on electronic/mechanical system implementation skills in lab, factory, and site environments.
- Strong experience in microwave antenna design and testing.
- Experience with system design and analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to team with many departments to develop solutions consistent with business goals.
- Ability to obtain or have a U.S. Government security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with proposals and customer interactions.
- RF system design, specification development, and interpretation.
- Hands-on experience with antenna test ranges.
- Knowledge of mechanical positioning systems.
- Familiarity with MATLAB, GRASP, HFSS, and other industry analytical tools.
Work Environment
Work involves collaboration with various departments to develop solutions. The role includes hands-on work in lab, factory, and site environments. Approximately 10% domestic and international travel may be required. The company is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world, grounded by core values of Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
Health Benefits:
• Medical Plan
• Telehealth
• Prescription Drug Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
Financial Benefits:
• Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance (Short and Long Term offerings)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
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.
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