Antenna Design Engineer (ADE) – Skill Level 3

C2 Technology Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm located in Columbia, Maryland seeks an experienced Antenna Design Engineer to provide expertise in antenna engineering and electromagnetics. This role involves performing electromagnetic simulations and analyzing antenna performance across various platforms. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering along with 10+ years of relevant experience in antenna design and testing. A PhD can substitute for part of the experience requirement. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in antenna design, fabrication, and testing.
• PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic simulations using HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, or XFdtd.
• Analyze antenna performance including gain, radiation patterns, beamwidth, and polarization.
• Develop technical reports assessing design and installation performance.
• Recommend design improvements to optimize operational capability.

Skills

Electromagnetic simulations

Antenna performance analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST Microwave Studio

FEKO

XFdtd

Job description

Overview

The Antenna Design Engineer provides advanced expertise in antenna engineering and electromagnetics to support system design, simulation, and performance optimization across multiple antenna platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic simulations using HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, or XFdtd
• Analyze antenna performance including gain, radiation patterns, beamwidth, and polarization
• Develop technical reports assessing design and installation performance
• Recommend design improvements to optimize operational capability

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in antenna design, fabrication, and testing
• PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience