Principal AESA Antenna Engineer for SatCom Systems

Bayside Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Principal Antenna Engineer to lead the design and development of RF and antenna modules for SatCom applications. In this senior role, you will manage a team, ensuring efficient design processes and collaboration across engineering functions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in antenna engineering and advanced simulation tools. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary between $125 and $135 per hour.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing and developing SatCom antenna apertures.
• Leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of antenna and RF systems for SatCom products.
• Oversee the design and development of various antenna apertures.
• Establish and manage RF lab facilities for testing.

Skills

Antenna engineering

RF engineering

SatCom systems

Phased array antennas

Microwave engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

HFSS

CST

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Job description

A leading technology firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Principal Antenna Engineer to lead the design and development of RF and antenna modules for SatCom applications. In this senior role, you will manage a team, ensuring efficient design processes and collaboration across engineering functions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in antenna engineering and advanced simulation tools. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary between $125 and $135 per hour.