Responsibilities:
• Architect and lead the design of antenna and RF systems for Ku- and Ka-band SatCom terminal products.
• Oversee the design and development of various types of Ku- and Ka-band antenna apertures for SatCom terminal applications.
• Utilize advanced simulation software and physical modeling to conduct in-depth antenna analyses for design optimization and trade-offs.
• Develop and generate design documents and technical packages to support contract manufacturers in prototype fabrication.
• Lead the drafting of test plans for RF and antenna modules, ensuring thorough design verification test (DVT) campaigns.
• Experience in designing phased arrays from customer specifications such as G/T and EIRP
• Establish and manage RF lab facilities, coordinating and conducting RF and antenna tests, measurements, and characterization.
• Design RF and antenna test setups and develop necessary testing fixtures to ensure accurate measurements.
• Write and manage scripting languages to automate testing processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Create and review comprehensive antenna and RF test reports, ensuring data accuracy and clarity.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to review and approve antenna system designs, ensuring alignment with overall product goals.
• Support production ramp-up by providing technical guidance to manufacturing partners for prototypes and volume production.
• Provide expert engineering analysis and define system specifications for Electronically Steered Antennas (ESA), incorporating radiating elements, beamforming chips, polarizers, and radomes.
• Calculate and estimate AESA design features and performance parameters, including radiator types, element count, beam scan range, G/T, and EIRP, based on customer specifications.
• Design, optimize, and develop AESA antennas and associated components such as polarizers and radomes, using advanced simulations followed by prototyping and validation through measurements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of beamforming MMIC chips, polarizers, radomes, and controllers in ESA systems, providing high-level technical oversight.
Qualifications:
Experience:
• Minimum: MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with a focus on antenna research.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with extensive research experience in antenna and EM-wave theory.
• 15+ years of experience in designing and developing SatCom antenna apertures, including phased array antennas.
• 15+ years of experience in antenna and RF system architecture design.
• Leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex projects from concept to completion.
• Experience in strategic planning and project management, ensuring alignment of team activities with business goals and deadlines.
Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge and understanding of antenna design principles and microwave theory.
• Extensive experience with antenna design and simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or equivalent software.
• Proven experience operating RF test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
• Solid understanding of antenna testing facilities and methodologies, including far-field and near-field range measurements.
• Expertise in the design and development of flat-panel, active steerable-beam phased array antennas, incorporating beamforming chips.
• Experience in the design and development of polarizers is a plus.
• Experience in designing advanced PCB-based radiators, such as meta-surface radiators, with wide-scan angles and low cross-polarization.
• Strong knowledge of commercial microwave PCB materials and processes is highly preferred.
• Experience in the design and development of flat-panel antennas.
Soft Skills:
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in fast-paced and challenging environments, especially during design verification and troubleshooting phases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies in a rapidly evolving field.
• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**