RF Hardware Engineer · CX2

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:26:24 GMT
Engineering

CX2 · El Segundo · onsite
We're seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. As an RF Hardware Engineer, you will design, test, and build RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex. communications, RADAR, navigation) UHF through X-Band. This role requires an onsite presence in our El Segundo, CA HQ; a remote work environment is not considered for this opportunity. Key Responsibilities: * Design, validate & deliver RF payload subsystems: Design, Integration and Testing of Antennas, RF front ends, SDRs and provide validation of operation. Support development and analysis of RF performance metrics. * Own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery * Stay current: Track and insert advances in relevant technologies, SDRs, RF Systems, RF machine learning, and PNT. Qualifications: * BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * Antenna and receiver design across analog/RF/mixed-signal domains: mixers, PLLs/LOs, gain/linearity/noise trades; ability to turn simulations into reality. * Channelizers & wideband architectures: filter banks, analog/digital down conversion, sample-rate planning, clocking/synchronization. * Willingness to support critical test events that occasionally require extended hours/weekends * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance * Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities Bonus Points: * PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * 5+ years’ experience with EW subsystems and payloads * EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques) * Digital Signal processing: Design characterize and deliver channelizers, wideband detection/classification, MIMO/digital-arrays, and algorithms in MATLAB/Python/C++ * Communication / Waveform system design * RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation * Tools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49; HDL/firmware experience; also helpful (Vivado/Quartus/Libero). * Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain and maintain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. ITAR/EAR-controlled work. Learn more about Security Clearances here. * Field work: supporting periodic travel for flight tests and customer demonstrations/support * Mindset: Builder-tester who loves first-principles RF, rapid lab iteration, and getting hardware flying fast What We Offer: * Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental. * 401K enrollment at 90 days. * Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed. * Collaborative and inclusive work environment. * Access to the latest tools and technologies. * High levels of responsibility and autonomy. * Professional growth and development opportunities. * Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.