Antenna RF Design Engineer

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking an Antenna RF Design Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA, to design, analyze, and test high-quality antennas for space missions from LEO to GEO and planetary exploration.

You will perform research, design, and testing, generate engineering documentation, and collaborate with internal and external engineers and program managers. The role emphasizes self-motivation, clear communication, and teamwork in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering.
• Four years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge in antenna/microwave theory.
• Experience with antenna design/analytical software tools such as TICRATOOLS, Grasp, Pos, Champ and CST.
• Experience with RF simulation software such as CST, HFSS and µWave Wizard.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C/C++ and/or other coding tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, design, analysis and development of antenna and related products.
• Generate reports, recommendations and input for proposals or programs.
• Generate engineering documentation such as specifications, design reviews and action item responses.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and test analysis.
• Collaborate with both internal and external engineers and project/program manager.

Skills

Antenna theory

Microwave theory

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TICRATOOLS

Grasp

Pos

Champ

CST

HFSS

µWave Wizard

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

C/C++

Job description

Lanteris Space is seeking an Antenna RF Design Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. Our team designs, analyzes, and tests high-quality antennas that are suitable for space missions ranging from Low Earth Orbit Satellites to Geostationary Satellites to Planet Exploration Spacecrafts. We are all self-motivated, highly collaborative, problem-solving engineers who can also work independently with minimum supervision at times.

Responsibilities

• Perform research, design, analysis and development of antenna and related products
• Generate reports, recommendations and input for proposals or programs.
• Generate engineering documentation such as specifications, design reviews and action item responses
• Perform testing, troubleshooting and test analysis.
• Collaborate with both internal and external engineers and project/program manager

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• BS degree in electrical engineering.
• Four years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in antenna/microwave theory
• Experience with antenna design/analytical software tools such as TICRATOOLS, Grasp, Pos, Champ and CST
• Experience with RF simulation software such as CST, HFSS and µWave Wizard
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C/C++ and/or other coding tools
• Self‑Motivated
• Excellent in communicating and collaborating even with others who are not in the same discipline

Pay

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.

Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California is: $67,000.00 - $111,000.00 annually.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

Application Window

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

Equal Opportunity

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.