Senior RF Antenna Technician Evolve1talent Poway, CA Job Details Full-time $90,000
- $110,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Rapid prototyping Electronics spectrum analysis Performance tuning Telecommunications spectrum analyzers 3D printers Equipment troubleshooting Electronics design Spectrum analyzer usage RF communication systems RF signal diagnostics 3D printing Prototype creation Additive manufacturing implementation Milling machines Radio frequency (RF) testing Technical troubleshooting support Equipment testing Power testing Associate's degree Prototypes Full Job Description Senior RF Antenna Technician Poway, CA | Full-Time | Direct Hire |
Onsite Salary:
$90k
- 110,000 eligible for up to 10% annual performance bonus /Relocation assistance considered "Work alongside some of the best RF engineers in the industry and build groundbreaking antenna prototypes that operate where others can't.
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Evolve1Talent is recruiting exclusively for a well-established and growing San Diego-area company in the aerospace and defense communications space. This is a direct-hire opportunity with real potential for upward mobility as the company continues to expand. This is a hands-on bench role — not a production position. You will work across a wide mix of antenna-related projects including prototyping, tuning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization, collaborating closely with RF engineers, mechanical, and production teams in a fast-paced lab environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build, tune, and troubleshoot antenna prototypes including milling and 3D printing
- Perform RF measurements using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and RF lab equipment
- Optimize antenna performance including gain, beamwidth, bandwidth, return loss, VSWR, and polarization
- Read and interpret 2D/3D antenna plots, gain plots, and efficiency plots
- Support active GPS antennas, amplifiers, front-end tuning, and power testing
- Integrate RF systems into complex platforms with SWaP-C considerations
- Collaborate with RF engineers on antenna design refinement and troubleshooting
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 to 10 years of hands-on RF circuit and antenna design, testing, and troubleshooting
- Strong VNA skills including component tuning, antenna tuning, return loss, and phase measurements
- Strong antenna performance knowledge including polarization, phasing, and gain/efficiency interpretation
- Hands-on experience with antenna types including collinear, dipoles, folded dipoles, sector antennas, combiners, and arrays
- Array-related experience required
- Hands-on prototyping experience including milling and 3D printing
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a U.
S. security clearance if required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Defense or aerospace industry background
- Chamber or RF power testing experience
- Simulation knowledge including CST, HFSS, or similar tools
- MIMO, beamforming, radome design, or RF PCB layout knowledge
- Associates or bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (extensive experience considered in lieu)
COMPENSATION AND DETAILS
Salary:
90,000- 110,000 plus annual bonus
Location:
Poway, CA — 100% onsite, flexible start/end time- Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Annual bonus- Work with some of the best RF engineers and create some ground breaking prototypes To apply, submit your resume through this posting or email .
Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.
Pay:
$90,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have hands-on experience building and tuning antenna prototypes, including milling or 3D printing? Do you have experience using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) for antenna testing and bench measurements? Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and able to obtain a U.S. security clearance if required? How many years of hands-on RF circuit and antenna design and testing experience do you have? How many years of experience do you have working with antenna arrays?
Work Location:
In person