Antenna Design Systems Engineer

Globalstar Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Globalstar Inc. is seeking an Antenna Design Systems Engineer to lead development, qualification, and certification of multi-band satellite antenna systems. The role involves working with external partners to ensure high-performance products across C-, L-, and S-band frequencies.

You will review vendor designs, define verification plans, run comprehensive tests, and collaborate with systems, RF, payload, gateway, and network teams to ensure end-to-end performance.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3+ years in satellite communications, RF systems engineering, or antenna development.
• Experience with C-band, L-band, and/or S-band antenna systems.
• Knowledge of antenna measurements, RF testing methodologies, and performance characterization.
• Experience reviewing vendor designs and managing technical interfaces with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for development and qualification of satellite antenna systems across C-, L-, and S-band frequencies.
• Review RF subsystem designs from external vendors for compliance with performance requirements.
• Develop detailed verification and validation plans based on industry best practices.
• Define and execute test scenarios covering RF performance, environmental qualification, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Analyze antenna parameters such as gain, G/T, EIRP, beam patterns, and cross-polarization.
• Coordinate testing at anechoic chambers, outdoor ranges, and field facilities.
• Collaborate with antenna manufacturers, RF equipment vendors, and test labs throughout development.
• Review test data, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Support regulatory and certification activities for worldwide deployment.

Skills

RF systems

Antenna design

Testing & verification

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory and certification

Vendor interaction

Documentation & reporting

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Antenna simulation tools

RF analysis tools

NetSuite

Job description

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low- earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives - from any location - for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What you’ll be doing

As an Antenna Design Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, qualification, and certification of multi-band antenna systems supporting global satellite communication services. This position requires strong technical expertise in RF systems, antenna design, testing, and verification, along with the ability to work closely with external development partners and certification organizations to ensure successful deployment of high-performance antenna products.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the development and qualification of satellite communication antenna systems operating in C-band, L-band, and S-band frequencies.
• Review and assess antenna and RF subsystem designs provided by external vendors, ensuring compliance with system-level performance requirements.
• Develop detailed antenna verification and validation plans based on prior industry experience and best engineering practices.
• Define and execute comprehensive test scenarios covering RF performance, environmental qualification, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Analyze antenna parameters including gain, G/T, EIRP, beam patterns, polarization purity, sidelobe performance, isolation, VSWR, and cross-polarization characteristics.
• Coordinate antenna testing activities at anechoic chambers, outdoor antenna ranges, and field test facilities.
• Work closely with antenna manufacturers, RF equipment vendors, and test laboratories throughout the development lifecycle.
• Review test data, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support regulatory and certification activities required for worldwide deployment, including compliance with applicable international standards and regional requirements.
• Collaborate with systems, RF, payload, gateway, and network engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system performance.
• Prepare technical reports, requirements documents, verification procedures, certification packages, and engineering presentations.

What you will bring to Globalstar

• MS in Electrical Engineering, or closely related field
• 3+ years of experience in satellite communications, RF systems engineering, or antenna development.
• Experience with C-band, L-band, and/or S-band antenna systems.
• Knowledge of antenna measurements, RF testing methodologies, and performance characterization.
• Experience reviewing vendor designs and managing technical interfaces with suppliers.
• Familiarity with satellite communication system architecture, link budgets, and antenna performance metrics.
• To be able to test and validate the over the air system performance against predicted antenna performance
• Ability to analyze technical data and provide engineering recommendations.

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience supporting antenna certification and regulatory approval activities for domestic and international markets.
• Knowledge of satellite gateway and user terminal antenna systems.
• Experience with antenna simulation and RF analysis tools.
• Familiarity with environmental qualification standards and reliability testing.
• Experience participating in design reviews, qualification campaigns, and acceptance testing.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite

• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
• Ability to identify and seek needed information

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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