Senior Antenna Engineer

As the Antenna Engineer you will participate design and test works of novel RF and antenna module development for SatCom user terminals and 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 HireSalary: $150k - $220k/AnnualLocation: Onsite - Rockville, MD

*This member proactively interacts with the other engineering teams (e.g. mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) to communicate and organize the daily tasks.

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
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to review the antenna system design
• Support production build-up for the manufacturing partners for prototypes and volume ramp-up.
• Provide engineering analysis and system specifications for ESA that incorporate radiating elements & beamforming chips, polarizer & randome
• Calculate/estimate the AESA design features & performance parameters including the type of radiators, number of elements, beam scan range, G/T & EIRP based on customer requirements
• Design, optimize & develop AESA antennas & related components such as polarizers & radomes using computer simulation followed by prototyping & measurements
• Provide engineering analysis and system specifications for ESA that incorporate radiating elements & beamforming MMIC chips, polarizer, radome & controlle

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
• Extensive experience with antenna design and simulation tools, including HFSS, CST, or equivalent
• Extensive experience operating RF test equipment, including signal generator, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer, etc.
• Solid knowledge of antenna testing facility and methodology, including far- and near-field ranges and measurements
• Knowledge of applying cost-effective manufacturing technologies to deliver antenna products
• Design & development of flat-plane active steerable-beam phased array antennas incorporating beam-forming chips
• Experience in the design & development of polarizer is a plus
• Experience in the design and development of advanced PCB-based radiators such as meta-surface radiators capable of wide-scan angles & low-cross-polarization
• Knowledge of commercial microwave PCB materials & processes is highly preferred
• Experience in the design & development of flat-panel active electronically steerable phased array (AESA) for LEO user terminals is highly desirable

For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact brittany.parker@ akkodisgroup.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term 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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $220,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance