Radio Frequency Engineer jobs in California

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated RF Engineer who will join our diverse engineering team to develop drone detection, tracking, identification, and counter-measure solutions. The ideal candidate will share our passion for design excellence, will have hands-on experience developing, producing, and testing RF/wireless communications hardware, and have effective communication skills. This person is comfortable in a small-team startup environment and can work collaboratively and cross-functionally to rapidly develop and scale high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, implement and test RF subsystems to support Software Defined Radio (SDR) based transmitter and receiver solutions.
• Utilize RF design and measurement tools to analyze, characterize, and develop RF front end designs and antenna systems
• Define, document, and communicate hardware requirements and component specifications
• Perform RF system performance analysis (link budget, transmission/range equation, cascade analysis)
• Support modularized RF system design and assembly and provide production oversight for contract manufacturers
• Direct performance characterization, and production validation and verification testing.
• Perform co-site interference analysis, design for manufacturing efforts, and support regulatory compliance efforts
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional hardware and software teams to develop and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in RF communications systems design, integration, and analysis
• Fluent with the variety of hardware and software design, instrumentation, and measurement tools and equipment used throughout the RF and EE hardware design industries
• Experience with SDRs, cascaded RF systems analysis and a broad range of radio architectures and components
• Practical experience with modern wireless telecommunications protocols and signal processing
• Experience collaborating with and driving external component vendors and contract manufacturers
• Experience in small-team, startup-level environments. Well-organized, flexible, and an excellent communicator both written and verbal
• B.S. from an accredited institution in EE or a similar field, M.S. a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years RF product design and development industry experience

Compensation

• Competitive salary offered
• Company stock options
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Unlimited PTO

Location

Los Angeles, CA or San Luis Obispo, CA

About WhiteFox

WhiteFox, a drone airspace security company, is pioneering the safe integration of drones into society. WhiteFox develops products that save lives, protect property, and safeguard privacy.

WhiteFox started as a drone manufacturer—we’re enthusiasts who want them to fly safely and legally. When we realized there were no mechanisms of enforcement to protect against their misuse, we set out to develop a solution. WhiteFox’s mission is to keep the sky open for responsible pilots and advancing drone technology for the benefit of society. We are dedicated to the design, development, testing, and validation of our unique engineering solutions to detect, track, and identify drone threats in the skies over critical environments and operations. As a member of this team, you will be in the forefront of counter-sUAS (small unmanned aerial systems) technology.

WhiteFox Defense Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse team of qualified individuals. We conduct background checks on all final candidates for the safety of our employees and the health of our company.