RF Systems Engineer
RF Systems Engineer
Location: Long Beach, California, USA
Salary: $85,000 - $125,000 per annum + benefits
Security Requirement: Ability to Obtain TS/SCI Clearance
Alexander Associates are working with a leading space technology organisation seeking an RF Systems Engineer to join their growing engineering team in Long Beach, California.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for RF communications, satellite systems, and advanced aerospace technologies. The successful candidate will support the development, integration, and testing of next-generation communication systems for a range of commercial, civil, and defence space programmes.
Key Responsibilities
System Development
- Define and maintain system and product requirements specifications
- Support the design and development of RF communication systems from concept through production
- Ensure technical solutions align with programme requirements and performance objectives
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation activities
- Support the design and development of ground support equipment (GSE) and production automation solutions
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and user manuals
Programme & Customer Support
- Review customer requirements and technical proposals to assess compliance and development requirements
- Support engineering reviews including PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for internal and external stakeholders
- Drive development activities required to meet new customer and programme requirements
- Maintain awareness of product development schedules to ensure programme success and customer satisfaction
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Communications, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 2 years of relevant RF engineering experience
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including link budget analysis and linearity
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of RF communications and navigation systems
- Experience developing and delivering RF systems from concept through qualification and production
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Desirable Experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience working with space-grade hardware and systems
- RF communications system design, integration, and testing experience
- Familiarity with spacecraft and satellite communication architectures
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demanding project schedules
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of $85,000 - $125,000
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Generous holiday allowance and paid leave
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Exposure to cutting-edge space and satellite communication technologies
- Opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace and defence programmes
If you are an RF Engineer looking to contribute to the future of space communications and advanced aerospace systems, we would love to hear from you.