Principal RF Antenna Engineer, Top Secret Clearance
Core
Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna elements for high-power satellites supporting commercial, science, and national security missions.
Role type
Principal RF Antenna Engineer (Classified Domain)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Antenna design and analysis, RF and microwave hardware qualification, Environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC), RF test equipment operation (VNA, spectrum analyzer), Anechoic chamber usage, Phased array antenna expertise, National security classified systems experience
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in antenna design, Space electronics environmental testing standards (SMC-S-016), Antenna and EM modeling software (Ansys HFSS, Altair FEKO), Software defined radio hardware development
Technologies
Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Near field scanners, Ansys Electronics Desktop HFSS, Altair FEKO
Responsibilities
Lead research, design, and procurement of antenna elements; Qualify radiofrequency and antenna hardware through environmental testing; Assist with design and validation testing for RF and microwave hardware; Execute development and production tests; Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate designs into spacecraft systems
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
