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Bayside Solutions · 4 weeks ago

Senior Antenna Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$210K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Bayside Solutions is seeking a Senior Antenna Engineer to design and test novel RF and antenna modules for SatCom user terminals. The role involves leading simulations and prototype testing, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and managing RF lab facilities.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Architect antenna and RF systems for Ku- and Ka-band SatCom terminal products

Design various types of Ku- and Ka-band phased array antenna apertures for SatCom user 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

Set up 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 & radome

Calculate/estimate the AESA design features & performance parameters, including the type of radiators, number of elements, beam scan range, and Cross-Pol. Discrimination, 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 & controller

Qualification

Antenna designMicrowave engineeringRF systems designAESA antenna designPhased array antennasAntenna simulation toolsRF test equipmentTest plan developmentDesign documentationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Minimum: MS degree in EE or physics with antenna 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 beamforming chips

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on computers

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Must be able to lift up to at least 25 pounds at times

Ability to traverse to multiple locations

Preferred

Preferred: Ph.D. degree in EE or physics with extensive antenna and EM-wave theory research experience

Experience in the design & development of polarizers 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