Principal Space RF Engineer, Antenna & Full-Wave EM Modeling
Core
Lead the design and development of space-based antennas and RF front-end hardware, performing full-wave electromagnetic modeling and simulation.
Role type
Principal Space RF Engineer (Antenna & Full-Wave EM Modeling)
Builds
Space-based antenna systems, RF front-end hardware, and spacecraft electromagnetic interfaces
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Electromagnetics
Required skills
Full-wave electromagnetic simulation, Antenna design, RF front-end architecture, Phased array design, EM trade studies, Hardware integration, Simulation validation, RF measurement, Thermal/structural considerations, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Space-qualified systems experience, Deployable/conformal antennas, EMC/EMI modeling, RF automation (MATLAB/Python), Startup environment experience
Technologies
Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altair Feko, COMSOL, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Anechoic chambers
Responsibilities
Lead design of space-based antennas and RF front-end hardware; Perform full-wave EM modeling and simulation; Analyze antenna gain, radiation patterns, and impedance matching; Develop fixed-beam, phased-array, and electronically steerable antenna architectures; Conduct EM trade studies considering SWaP and thermal environment; Correlate simulation results with laboratory and range measurements; Support hardware integration, testing, and qualification; Mentor engineers and establish design processes.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
