{"id":1146948,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cig-acsg-rf-radio-frequency-engineer","title":"RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer","company":{"id":1105292,"name":"Canadian Institute of Geomatics","domain":"cig-acsg.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/cig-acsg","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":63700,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":63700},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Ansys HFSS","optional":false},{"name":"Keysight ADS","optional":false},{"name":"Altium Designer","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T15:42:29Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:45:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Overview\nWe are looking for an RF Engineer to join our global engineering and manufacturing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, debug, and optimize low noise amplifiers, RF switches, and other RF circuits for antenna products in airborne, ground vehicle, submersible, and space vehicle applications. Our quick-turn development environment provides great variety in day-to-day activities and participation in “cradle-to-grave” product development.\nThe Company: Antcom is a leader in the field of antennas, working with some of the largest, most advanced technology companies in the world. From fighter jets to satellites to autonomous tractors, our products find applications in tough operating conditions. Working at Antcom combines all the benefits of being at a small company with the professional satisfaction of developing some of the most widely used antennas in the world.\nAs a wholly owned subsidiary of NovAtel and part of the Hexagon Group, Antcom is positioned to rapidly respond to customer requirements while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large global organization. We specialize in rapid customization of products with short timescales from concept to delivery onto customer platforms. Join our fast-paced team to challenge yourself to design antennas for a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, survey, and agriculture.\nThe Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based in Torrance, California.\nResponsibilities\nAs RF Engineer, you will perform the following tasks with supervision and mentorship from senior RF engineers:\nResearch, design, and optimize low noise amplifiers, RF switches, and other RF circuits\nBuild, test and tune prototypes of radio frequency (RF) hardware including antennas and printed circuit board assemblies\nPerform PCB layout and routing, applying design-for-manufacturing best practices\nUse network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, , signal generators, and other electronic test equipment to evaluate RF circuits\nAssist with electrical and environmental test planning, execution, data collection, and documentation\nSupport RF circuit simulation and analysis to evaluate performance\nSupport the development of test procedures, test reports, and manufacturing work instructions\nHelp diagnose malfunctions in existing products and make recommendations, improvements or modifications to increase product reliability\nParticipate in root cause analysis investigations and document findings and corrective actions for customers\nAssist with RFQ and technical sales support by providing engineering input, test data, and basic RF technical information\nSupport engineering and production teams during prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and product transitions into manufacturing\nSuggest design improvements for greater manufacturability, and recommend manufacturing process improvements for greater production throughput\nQualifications\nMust-Have:\nUnderstanding of RF fundamentals and electronics theory\nAbility to read and understand electrical circuits and schematics\nHands-on experience with electronics assembly, soldering, and PCB rework; precise soldering skills are strongly preferred.\nExperience in testing analog and RF circuits using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment\nBasic understanding of RF measurements such as gain, return loss, insertion loss, VSWR, and S-parameters.\nFamiliarity with PCB layout and routing concepts, including, grounding, trace routing, and basic controlled-impedance considerations.\nFamiliarity with basic RF simulation and analysis concepts, with exposure to RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, CST, or equivalent software\nHigh School diploma and completed 2 or 4 year post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering or equivalent\nAbility to occasionally climb stairs and ladders for rooftop testing\nAbility to occasionally carry test equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for distances of up to 25 feet\nApplicants for select positions that require access to information controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) must be US Persons per ITAR §120.15 and EAR §772.1 (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to the U.S. as an asylee or refugee), or be otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization from the U.S. Government to access controlled information\nKey Success Factors:\nSelf-starter, able to work independently under a mentor and eager to learn\nAnalytical thinker with strong attention to detail\nGoal oriented, strong work ethic and a team player with good interpersonal/communication skills\nAbility to adapt to organizational needs and willingness to take on new roles as required\nNice-to-Have:\nFamiliarity with ISO9001:2008 and other quality and workmanship standards\nExperience working with soldering and tools \nHigh-level understanding of antenna theory and mechanical design considerations \nExperience assembling, processing and repairing a wide range of equipment or products\nFamiliarity with PCB layout tools (Altium Designer or similar)\nExperience with RF simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, or similar)\nExperience working in the aerospace or defense industries\nKnowledge of defense/aerospace environmental requirements and standards such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 \nNot sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about the role or our company or for applicants who require an accommodation in the application process, please email our team at  and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.\nWe are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.\nClick on the links below to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.EEO Know Your Rights\nEEO Employee Rights\nEEO Pay Transparency\nWe are an E-Verify participating employer. Click on the links below for more information about E-Verify and your right to work.\nE-Verify Participation\nE-Verify Right to Work\nCompensation & Benefits\nHexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division provides the following compensation range and a general description of other compensation and benefits. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The Company reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range or offer other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law. Our benefits and bonus plans are reviewed annually and are subject to change at the company’s discretion.\nHiring Salary Range: $63,700 - $95,500 per annum\nBonus Eligibility: We offer a company profit share and individual incentive-based bonus programs.\nBenefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and a generous 401(k) company match. We also provide tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses.\nProfessional Development: We provide education assistance, funding for professional association memberships, mentoring programs and access to tools, resources and training to navigate your career.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7530,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Education assistance","Mentoring programs","Parental leave","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Space & Aerospace","Earth Observation","Navigation & Mapping"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T15:42:29Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":63700,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cig-acsg-rf-radio-frequency-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cig-acsg-rf-radio-frequency-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T16:54:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}