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Array Labs · 17 hours ago

Antenna Design Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$150K/yr - $300K/yr

3+ years exp

Array Labs is building the world’s most advanced radar imaging satellites to provide critical insights into the physical world. As an Antenna Design Engineer, you will design, simulate, and validate radiating structures for spaceborne radar payloads, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and integration of the antennas developed.

AerospaceGeospatialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and optimize antennas including patch antennas, microstrip arrays, and phase arrays

Define antenna requirements and interface with spacecraft and payload subsystems to ensure integration feasibility

Perform full EM simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, and ADS

Prototype and test antenna systems in lab and field environments, including range and anechoic chamber testing

Support bring-up, integration, and verification of antennas in both development and flight environments

Collaborate with systems engineers to evaluate link budgets and overall system performance

Develop manufacturing and test procedures in collaboration with production teams

Qualification

Antenna designEM simulationsRF systems engineeringMATLABPhased array designVector network analyzersTeamworkCommunication skillsFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

3+ years of industry or research experience in antenna or RF systems engineering

Experience with antenna design, simulation, and measurement tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB)

Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF system design

Proficiency in laboratory test equipment: vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative design environment

US citizen or permanent resident (green card)

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State