Antenna Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support antenna architecture and design trades based on mission performance, SWaP-C, reliability, producibility, and cost
• Develop and analyze antennas and phased arrays for active and passive RF systems, including wideband and narrowband architectures
• Contribute to phased-array antenna development, including AESA systems
• Perform electromagnetic modeling and array analysis using tools such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB, and Python
• Build and integrate antenna prototypes; support laboratory testing, measurement, and analysis
• Compare measured antenna performance with simulation and analytical predictions
• Support antenna verification and qualification activities
• Work with RF, digital, mechanical, and thermal engineers to resolve integration challenges and deliver producible designs

Job requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related field
• Graduate research, thesis, project, or internship experience involving antenna design, electromagnetics, RF systems, or related topics
• Understanding of antenna theory, electromagnetic propagation, polarization, and antenna measurement
• Familiarity with phased arrays or array analysis through coursework, research, or project work
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS or CST, and analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python
• Ability to communicate technical work clearly and collaborate across engineering disciplines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Research or project experience with phased arrays, AESA antennas, or RF front ends