CareerPlan

Antenna Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$135k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, fabricate, and validate advanced antenna and feed systems (phased array, reflector) for U.S. National Security satellite missions.

Role type

Senior IC antenna engineer (RF/satellite systems)

Builds

Next-generation satellite phased array and reflector products for government use

Domain

Aerospace / National Security / RF Engineering

Required skills

3D EM simulation (CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, XFDTD), RF system design, impedance matching, microwave network analysis, antenna prototyping, Python/C#/C++/MATLAB

Preferred skills

SIGINT/ELINT/radar experience, anechoic chamber measurements, RF circuit simulation (AWR, ADS, Genesys), active Top-Secret clearance

Technologies

CST, HFSS, FEKO, EMPro, TICRA, XFDTD, AWR, ADS, Genesys, Python, C#, C++, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Design advanced antenna and feed systems; Fabricate and characterize prototypes; Contribute to software development and testing of digital beamforming systems; Provide phased array expertise for specifications and debugging; Lead or support integration of antennas to spacecraft; Analyze in-field RF performance data and debug issues

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC