Antenna Engineer

Maxtena; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Germantown, MD, is seeking an Antenna Engineer to design innovative products for GPS and communication systems. The role involves collaborating with various teams and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates should have experience in antenna design, testing, and must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for clearance. This position offers a dynamic work environment with competitive compensation and numerous perks.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

401K match

Flextime

Fun & games events

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design new products from concept to full production.
• Provide manufacturing support and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Antenna design and testing

Wireless communication principles

Fabrication and prototyping

PCB design

Excellent communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

MSEE or PhD preferred

Tools

Microwave Studio

MATLAB

Anechoic chambers

RF test equipment

Job description

Overview

As an Antenna Engineer, you will be responsible for product design, development, and support. Responsibilities include designing new products from concept to full production for GPS, Satellite Communication, 5G, 4G LTE, and advanced phased array systems.

The position is based in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities

• Design of new products from concept to full production for GPS, Satellite Communication, 5G, 4G LTE, and advanced phased array systems
• Hardware prototype construction and testing
• Provide manufacturing support and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with layout and PCB engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and other technical teams
• Liaison between the customer and internal teams
• Setup/run/define automated testing for quality control and qualification testing
• Perform feasibility studies by leveraging simulation tools
• Provide product development status to senior leadership

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• S. in Electrical Engineering, MSEE or PhD preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in antenna design and testing with anechoic chambers and RF test equipment
• Demonstrated experience in wireless communication principles including link budget analysis and propagation channel modeling
• Demonstrated experience with complex matching networks, corporate feeds, filters (primarily SAW and ceramic), and duplexers
• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, and prototyping abilities including soldering and assembly
• Demonstrated experience with power amplifier input/output matching and optimization of ACP, P1dB, and spurs
• Demonstrated experience with bench measurement equipment including signal generator, spectrum analyzer, and vector network analyzer
• Demonstrated experience with antenna-specific measurement equipment including nearfield and farfield ranges, experience with Satimo equipment preferred
• Demonstrated experience in antenna and RF simulation and familiarity with industry standard tools including Microwave Studio, ADS, MATLAB, and similar
• Demonstrated experience with various aspects of PCB design including schematic capture, layout, and fabrication processes
• Demonstrated experience with compliance and testing standards such as FCC, ETSI, and MIL standards
• Proven ability to effectively synthesize and present results in technical proposals, design documentation, and customer presentations
• Exceptionally detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including concise presentation skills

Perks

• Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch
• A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace
• Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab
• Continuous career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K match
• Flextime
• Fun & games events
• Coffee, sweets, & much more...

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.