Antenna Engineer (Starshield)
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
