Antenna Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is seeking an experienced Antenna Engineer based in Chantilly, Virginia. The successful candidate will provide systems engineering assistance in satellite antennas and front-end electronics. Responsibilities include designing and testing satellite antennas, analyzing performance parameters, and participating in satellite calibration. A BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in RF systems is required, along with 8+ years of experience and a TS/SCI clearance. This role supports critical government initiatives in engineering and technology.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and wave propagation.

Responsibilities

• Perform satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test.
• Perform analysis of antenna designs to evaluate performance parameters.
• Review antenna and beamforming designs and assess mission requirements.
• Participate in on-orbit test and calibration of satellites.

Skills

Satellite antenna design

Electromagnetic simulation tools

RF measurement equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers)

Independent analysis of antenna designs

Understanding of electromagnetic theory

Wave propagation

Antenna array design

RF circuits

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas

MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas

Tools

Electromagnetic analysis tools

Job description

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for an Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The Antenna Engineer will provide systems engineering technical assistance in the area of satellite antennas and front-end electronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test

• Perform analysis of antenna designs to evaluate antenna performance parameters such as gain, directivity, impedance, and coverage pattern

• Review a wide range of antenna and beamforming designs and assess ability to meet mission requirements

• Assist in identifying design changes to meet requirements when performance requirements are not met

• Review of both RF and environmental test data

• Participate in on-orbit test and calibration of satellites

• Perform basic RF link calculations and assist in resolving antenna manufacturing issues

Required Skills/Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas

• 8+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test

• Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation tools and RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers)

• Experience with satellite antenna design, manufacture and test

• Understanding of satellite on-orbit calibration methods

• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, wave propagation, antenna array design, and RF circuits

• Experience with electromagnetic analysis tools

• Ability to perform independent analysis of antenna designs

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics specializing in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas

• Prior experience as a SETA or supporting program offices

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - vets/disabled.