Lead Phased-Array Antenna Engineer — Space Radar Payloads

EVONA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 303,000; Full time

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Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Principal Phased Array Antenna Engineer for Radar Payloads in Seattle, WA. You will own end-to-end phased-array antenna design, EM modeling, and calibration to deliver flight-ready hardware for spaceborne radar missions.

Lead BEAM steering, array calibration, and measurements while collaborating with RF, FPGA/DSP, software, and mechanical teams. This role involves tight integration with spacecraft programs and space qualification.

Qualifications

• Expert-level design experience with phased-array / electronically scanned antennas, including array theory and scan behavior.
• Hands-on beamforming and array calibration experience.
• High-frequency PCB, feed, and passive RF component design.
• Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO.
• Programming/scripting in Python or MATLAB for modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with RF hardware through space qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own phased-array antenna design and EM modeling from requirements through architecture and trade studies.
• Build and measure prototypes, correlating EM models to test data.
• Optimize and calibrate array performance across frequency and scan angle.
• Develop beam-steering and alignment methods with RF, FPGA/DSP, and software teams.
• Support spacecraft integration and environmental qualification.
• Mature antenna hardware from prototype to flight-ready, repeatable product.

Skills

Phased-array design

EM modeling

Beamforming

Array calibration

HF PCB design

RF components

Python

MATLAB

Tools

HFSS

CST

FEKO

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Principal Phased Array Antenna Engineer for Radar Payloads in Seattle, WA. You will own end-to-end phased-array antenna design, EM modeling, and calibration to deliver flight-ready hardware for spaceborne radar missions.

Lead BEAM steering, array calibration, and measurements while collaborating with RF, FPGA/DSP, software, and mechanical teams. This role involves tight integration with spacecraft programs and space qualification.