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Contract Rf Optimization Engineer Jobs in Pasadena, CA

Neros Technologies

Senior RF Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$149K - $208K/yr

What you will be doing As a Senior RF Engineer, you will take technical ownership of critical ... contract manufacturers (CMs) to ramp production * System Integration: Experience in debugging ...

Neros Technologies

Senior RF Engineer

Torrance, CA

$149K - $208K/yr

What you will be doing As a Senior RF Engineer, you will take technical ownership of critical ... contract manufacturers (CMs) to ramp production * System Integration: Experience in debugging ...

Rapsys Technologies

RF Engineer

Hawaiian Gardens, CA · On-site

... and optimal hardware placement. • Spectrum Management: Plan and manage spectrum allocation ... RF engineering, with a proven track record in Private 5G (P5G) or CBRS deployments. • Aviation ...

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Senior RF Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer reporting to the Director of RF ... S. federal contracts. * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background ...

Motorola

Senior RF Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Senior RF Design Engineer reporting to the Director of RF ... S. federal contracts. * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background ...

K2 Space

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

... in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the ... You will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics ...

K2 Space

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the ... You will be working alongside the Electrical and RF Engineering teams to interface with Avionics ...

ThinKom Solutions

RF Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead RF Engineer and Program ... Government contracts/subcontracts. * Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures.

ThinKom Solutions, Inc

RF Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead RF Engineer and Program ... Government contracts/subcontracts. * Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures.

ThinKom Solutions

RF Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead RF Engineer and Program ... Government contracts/subcontracts. * Follow ThinKom corporate policies and design procedures.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract rf optimization engineer in Pasadena, CA is $128,366.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,400.00 and $151,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Rf Optimization Engineer vs RF Test Engineer?

AspectContract Rf Optimization EngineerRF Test Engineer
Primary FocusOptimizing radio frequency performance and signal qualityTesting and validating RF components and systems
Required SkillsRF engineering, signal analysis, optimization techniquesRF testing, measurement tools, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, field testing, optimization projectsTesting labs, production lines, quality assurance
CertificationsRF engineering certifications, relevant industry standardsTest and measurement certifications, industry standards

While both roles involve RF technology, the Contract Rf Optimization Engineer focuses on enhancing RF system performance through optimization techniques, whereas the RF Test Engineer specializes in testing and validating RF components to ensure quality and compliance.

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Senior RF Engineer

Neros Technologies

Torrance, CA • On-site

$149K - $208K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Who we are
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.
As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.
What you will be doing
As a Senior RF Engineer, you will take technical ownership of critical wireless subsystems and drive their development from concept to mass production. In this leadership role, you will be the expert for the entire RF chain, making key architectural and component selection decisions and ensuring our products meet performance standards. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust, high-performance wireless solutions on time.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end design, simulation, and layout of RF systems, from the antenna through the radio interface
  • Define and own all verification, validation, and production acceptance test procedures
  • Perform detailed system analysis, including link budgets and cascade analysis, to guarantee performance
  • Spearhead complex root cause analysis for issues like RF interference, desensitization, and connectivity problems
  • Propose, model, and validate RF architectural decisions and select critical components
  • Manage project timelines and delegate tasks to junior engineers to ensure on-time delivery
  • Serve as the primary RF point of contact for cross-functional teams, including mechanical, firmware, and software

You should have the following
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master of Science (MSEE) is highly preferred
  • 5+ years of professional experience in RF hardware design for commercial or industrial products
  • Proven expertise in using RF simulation software (e.g., ADS, HFSS) for PCB, antenna, and fixture design
  • In-depth knowledge of RF system architecture, radio standards, and component selection trade-offs
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring other engineers
  • Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT)

Nice to have
  • Advanced Degree: A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on RF/Microwaves or Electromagnetics
  • Antenna Design: Direct experience designing and simulating custom antennas for embedded systems
  • Manufacturing Experience: Proven experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT), and working directly with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ramp production
  • System Integration: Experience in debugging complex system-level issues, such as RF desensitization, coexistence, and EMI/EMC mitigation
  • Automated Testing: Proficiency in developing automated RF test frameworks using Python, or similar tools

US Salary Range
$149,000 - $208,500 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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