RF/Microwave Production Engineering Specialist

Location: El Cajon, CA
Pay: $65,000 – $85,000 per year, depending on experience
Schedule: 9/80 schedule, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with every other Friday off
Job Type: Full-Time

A Day in the Role

You’ll arrive on the production floor and step into the flow between design and build. In a typical week, you’ll translate concepts into clear, repeatable assembly instructions for RF filters and their subassemblies, collaborate with RF and electrical engineers to ensure electromechanical harmony, and refine tooling and fixtures so technicians can execute with confidence. You’ll shift from CAD modeling to prototype support, from root-cause analysis on test anomalies to documenting BOMs and engineering changes—always with production readiness in mind.

What You’ll Own

• Create and maintain standard work, traveler content, and assembly instructions for RF filters and integrated RF subassemblies.
• Drive new product introduction activities and guide smooth transitions from prototype to full-rate manufacturing.
• Design and improve tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Support prototype builds, participate in design reviews, perform product testing, and lead/assist root-cause and corrective actions.
• Produce and control manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering change documentation.
• Design mechanical housings and hardware for RF filters and integrated RF assemblies.
• Integrate circuit card assemblies, connectors, and RF components into precision-machined mechanical housings.
• Partner closely with RF and electrical engineering to ensure mechanical and electrical designs align functionally and physically.
• Support qualification and environmental testing protocols.
• Use SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD for 3D modeling, detailed drawings, and tolerance analysis.
• Contribute to material selection, process improvements, and production readiness activities.
• Apply design-for-manufacturability to elevate quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Adhere to all applicable safety and quality standards.

About the Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of an established technology and defense manufacturer in El Cajon. This is a strong fit for early-career engineers who want hands-on exposure to RF technology, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, and defense-related hardware while collaborating with experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in product development, mechanical design, manufacturing, RF products, or electronic products.
• Experience integrating PCBs, RF structures, connectors, and other electrical components into mechanical assemblies.
• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or AutoCAD).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred

• Background with RF or microwave products.
• Understanding of mechanical factors affecting RF performance (grounding, shielding, thermal management).
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Project management experience.
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to production.
• Success in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Working Environment

• Hands-on, collaborative manufacturing setting with frequent interaction across engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and supervision.
• Comfort working on your feet in a production environment.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. of test equipment with assistance.

Why Join

Shape precision RF hardware from concept to production while building your skills alongside seasoned professionals.

Compliance

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to grow your impact on real RF systems, apply today to be considered.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• aerospace engineer
• product development
• RF Components
• solidworks
• AutoCAD