Entry Level Wireless Engineer Jobs in California

Job Title: Associate, Radio Frequency Engineer

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Datron

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

About Fisica Inc.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.

At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.

Position Summary:

The Associate RF Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of wireless telecommunications networks. Responsibilities include link budgets analysis, system dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation and zoning support, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization.

Overall Summary

Entry-level professional with broad theoretical job knowledge. Works under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non-routine tasks. Communicates with contacts in own team to explain and interpret information. Contributes to systems and processes changes in work routines. Works to achieve operational targets that impact team results.

Nature of Supervision

Works independently under regular direction and guidance on non-routine tasks requiring judgement and initiative. Standard processes are provided and peer review may be required. Less guidance and direction provided as proficiency increases. May provide guidance and assistance to support level employees.

Communication & Influence

Communicates with contacts typically within own team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to understand and reach agreement.

Innovation & Complexity

Work consists of less-routine tasks in contribution to changes in systems and processes to solve problems. May be required to apply discretion within identified boundaries and procedures. Responsible for making minor changes in processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of approaches and routines being utilized. Expected to propose solutions to problems for others review.

Organization Impact

Works to achieve operational targets within job area which has impact on the overall achievement of results for the team. Work is of limited scope, typically on smaller, less complex projects or task-related activities.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Why Join Fisica, Inc.:

• Competitive salary and benefits package!
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate. 
• Strong work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid paternal leave.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $74,000-138,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type.

Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender