Freelance Rf Design Engineer Jobs in Compton, CA

About the Company

Mission Microwave Technologies was founded in 2014 to revolutionize the next generation of Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs). We leverage advanced GaN transistors, proprietary power-combining techniques, and innovative full-system designs to deliver the industry’s most efficient, compact, and lightweight high-power SSPAs.

With more than 100 years of combined leadership experience supplying high-performance, high-reliability RF solutions to commercial, military, and space customers, Mission Microwave has grown rapidly over the past decade and is backed by a private equity firm committed to long-term innovation and expansion.

We are proud to be ranked #23 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production and to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work® since 2022.

Mission Microwave is headquartered at 6060 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90603.

About the Role

As an RF Engineer with a focus on linearization and system-level optimization, you’ll design, model, and validate advanced RF and microwave subsystems that power mission-critical communication and high-reliability applications. You’ll take ownership from concept through production—driving circuit design, simulation, integration, and verification to ensure exceptional performance, efficiency, and linearity across high-power RF systems.

You’ll collaborate closely with product development, test, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to convert breakthrough concepts into scalable, manufacturable hardware. Your work will directly influence the performance, yield, and field reliability of products operating in the world’s most demanding environments.

What You’ll Do

What You Bring

Education & Experience

At Mission Microwave, you don’t just take a job; you step into a mission that matters. We design and build world-class RF and microwave solutions that power the technologies behind defense, space, and next-generation communications, and we do it with precision, purpose, and pride. Here, your ideas are heard, your expertise is trusted, and your impact is visible from the first design review to the moment our products perform in the most demanding environments on Earth and beyond. You’ll work alongside intelligent, driven people who care deeply about craftsmanship, collaboration, and doing the right thing, in a culture that values growth, integrity, and human connection as much as technical excellence. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters, where you can stretch, learn, and build something extraordinary with a team that has your back, Mission Microwave is where your next chapter begins.

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Mission Microwave is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, and to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Mission Microwave maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment background checks and, where permitted by law, substance-abuse testing.

Many of our roles support U.S. Government programs and require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Mission Microwave may share your application materials, including your resume and any related personal information or documentation, with its subsidiaries or affiliated partners strictly for the purpose of evaluating you for current or future employment opportunities.