Antenna Engineer: AESA & Phased-Array for SatCom

Intellian Technologies; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Intellian Technologies is seeking an Antenna Engineer (4+ years) to design, simulate, prototype, and test RF/antenna components for Ku- and Ka-band SatCom user terminals. You will own design packages, create DVT plans, and work with cross-functional teams to bring concepts through prototype and into production.

The role requires hands-on experience in full-wave EM simulation, antenna aperture optimization, and RF lab testing, with collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software groups.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• MS in EE with antenna, microwave, or electromagnetics focus plus 2–4 years industry experience.
• 4+ years hands-on antenna and RF design experience, preferably in SatCom, wireless, or aerospace/defense.
• Proficiency with HFSS/CST and RF test equipment.
• Experience taking designs from simulation through prototype testing and validation.
• Python/MATLAB scripting for test automation and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Ku- and Ka-band antenna elements, arrays, polarizers, and feed networks based on system specs.
• Perform full-wave 3D EM simulations (HFSS/CST) to analyze performance and trade-offs in gain, bandwidth, scan range, and polarization.
• Plan and RF/antenna test campaigns, writing procedures, designing fixtures, and compiling DVT reports.
• Support AESA and phased array development, integrating beamforming ICs and radiating elements.
• Generate documentation for contract manufacturing, supporting prototypes and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure integration across the terminal assembly.

Skills

Antenna design

RF engineering

3D EM simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Test planning & execution

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in EE (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

CST

VNA

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Intellian Technologies is seeking an Antenna Engineer (4+ years) to design, simulate, prototype, and test RF/antenna components for Ku- and Ka-band SatCom user terminals. You will own design packages, create DVT plans, and work with cross-functional teams to bring concepts through prototype and into production.

The role requires hands-on experience in full-wave EM simulation, antenna aperture optimization, and RF lab testing, with collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software groups.