Job Description

The Sr Antenna Engineer leads prototype testing including, writing test plans, setting up test configurations, conducting measurements, generating test reports, and supporting troubleshoots during the design verification test (DVT) processes.

Type: Permanent Hire

Salary: $150k - $230k/Annual

Location: Onsite – Rockville, MD

Main Responsibilities

• Architect antenna and RF systems for Ku- and Ka-band SatCom terminal products
• Design various types of Ku- and Ka-band antenna apertures for SatCom terminal applications
• Utilize simulation software and physical models to conduct antenna analyses for design optimizations and trade-offs
• Generate design documents and packages to support contract manufacturers for prototype fabrication
• Draft test plans of RF and antenna modules for design verification test (DVT) campaigns
• Setup and manage RF lab facilities to conduct various RF and antenna tests and characterization
• Design RF and antenna test setup and implement testing fixtures
• Write and manage script languages to automate testing processes
• Generate antenna and RF test reports

Required Qualification

• Minimum: BS or MS degree in EE or physics with antenna research experience. Preferred: Ph.D. degree in EE or physics with extensive antenna and EM-wave theory research experience
• 5+ years of experience with SatCom antenna aperture design and development, including phased array antennas
• 5+ years of experience with antenna and RF system architecture design
• Solid knowledge & understanding of antenna design principles and microwave theories

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, shortterm disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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