Antenna Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and test antennas and RF front ends for radar, electronic warfare, and sensing systems.
Role type
Early-career individual contributor Antenna Engineer
Builds
Antenna prototypes and integrated RF systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense, Radar, Electronic Warfare, RF Systems
Required skills
Antenna theory, Electromagnetic propagation, Phased array analysis, Electromagnetic simulation (HFSS/CST), MATLAB/Python, Antenna measurement, Integration of RF/mechanical/thermal systems
Preferred skills
AESA systems, Wideband/narrowband architectures (Vivaldi, TCDA), Beamforming, Array calibration, Mutual coupling analysis, Radar/EW/Aerospace project experience
Technologies
HFSS, CST, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Support antenna architecture and design trades, Develop and analyze antennas and phased arrays, Perform electromagnetic modeling and array analysis, Build and integrate antenna prototypes, Support laboratory testing and measurement, Compare measured performance with simulations, Support verification and qualification activities, Resolve integration challenges with cross-functional teams, Participate in design reviews and risk identification, Contribute to analysis methods and test approaches, Support technical work with university and research partners
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC