Engineer I RF Antenna - Westminster CO

VetJobs; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Westminster, CO is seeking an RF engineer to lead hands-on design and testing of antennas, phased arrays, RF circuits, and passive components for defense-related applications. The role requires Secret clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship, with on-site work in Colorado.

The candidate will use EM tools (AWR, CST, HFSS, FEKO) and MATLAB/Python for design, validation, and proposals, collaborating across teams and with customers.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; BS or higher in Engineering or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience with antenna and passive RF component design; familiarity with military systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and realize antennas, phased array antennas, RF circuits and components.
• Use EM analysis software to design and predict antenna performance.
• Design FSSs for radiating apertures.
• Collaborate with engineers/technicians to realize RF designs.
• Test RF hardware for VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization.

Skills

Excellent communication

RF engineering expertise

Analytical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

High School/GED

Tools

AWR Microwave Office

Agilent ADS

CST

HFSS

FEKO

SENTRI

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess

Secret

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

Is Relocation Available

Yes

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for the hands‑on design and realization of individual antennas, phased array antennas, RF circuits, passive RF components, and RF systems.
• Use computational electromagnetic analysis software to design and predict performance on various types of antennas and apertures (spiral, sinuous, Vivaldi, patch, slot, horn, etc.).
• Design frequency‑selective surfaces (FSSs) for use with various radiating apertures.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize RF designs.
• Participate and execute the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, etc.
• Help assess designs against requirements, help evaluate trade studies, assist in developing customer presentations, provide inputs to technical proposals.
• Assist in evaluating technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving antenna/sensor‑based applications such as electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures, communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc.
• Interface well with other people at all levels including customers.
• Provide technical input and support to proposals and new business opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On‑Site Work Environment

This position requires regular in‑person engagement by working on‑site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non‑company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Each higher‑level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with design of antennas and passive RF components (radiating elements, radomes, power dividers, couplers, transitions, multi‑layer board designs, FSSs, etc.).
• Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Agilent ADS, CST, FEKO, HFSS, and SENTRI.
• Experience in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB and Python.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related disciplines.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with and exposure to military and tactical communication and data systems / architectures.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374