Lead Satellite UT Antenna RF Engineer

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced antenna systems engineer to lead the evaluation, design, validation, and deployment of advanced satellite UT antennas for a constellation project. You will assess and select antenna technologies and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in satellite communications or related wireless fields, with expertise in phased-array concepts, beamforming, and RF subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in satellite communications, antenna systems, user terminal development, or related wireless communication technologies.
• Experience in antenna design, testing, integration, or performance evaluation.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred; Ph.D. with related focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in evaluating, designing, validating, and deploying satellite UT antenna technologies.
• Assess existing and emerging antenna technologies for feasibility and performance.
• Offer technical recommendations to Product Line Management and Systems Engineering teams.
• Lead engagements with antenna manufacturers, technology providers, and partners.
• Conduct design reviews; support qualification and validation testing.
• Contribute to future antenna architectures and performance requirements.
• Model antenna performance and assess operational suitability within the network.

Skills

Antenna design

Phased-array antennas

Beamforming

RF systems

Satellite communications

System integration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced antenna systems engineer to lead the evaluation, design, validation, and deployment of advanced satellite UT antennas for a constellation project. You will assess and select antenna technologies and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in satellite communications or related wireless fields, with expertise in phased-array concepts, beamforming, and RF subsystems.