CareerPlan

2027 RF / Antenna Engineer

Chantilly, VA, USFull-time$87k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and model RF systems and antennas for satellite payloads and remote sensing missions, supporting US space and defense programs.

Role type

RF/Antenna Engineer (Research & Development)

Builds

Satellite payloads, antenna prototypes, and RF system testbeds for DoD and intelligence community clients.

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, Electromagnetics, RF Systems

Required skills

Electromagnetic theory, Antenna design fundamentals, RF communication principles, EM simulation (HFSS), Engineering programming (MATLAB/Python), RF measurement equipment operation

Preferred skills

Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, TICRA GRASP, GNURadio, RF/analog front-end design, Electronically steered antenna arrays, Digital signal processing

Responsibilities

Perform antenna and RF modeling/simulations at component/subsystem/system levels, Implement and verify RF/antenna prototypes, Analyze test data to improve system designs, Participate in cross-functional technical reviews, Initiate R&D studies for new technical solutions

Seniority

Entry-level (0-1 years experience)