Principal Antenna Engineer

Meridian Space; Long Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Meridian Space in Long Beach, CA, seeks a senior antenna engineer to drive novel antenna technologies for its LEO constellation program. You will lead research, simulation, design, optimization, testing and calibration of advanced antenna systems to enable secure, sovereign connectivity.

Role focuses on electronically scanned antennas, patches, metasurfaces and RF components, with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of engineering with EM theory/microwave.
• Strong EM and optics understanding in microwave systems.
• Experience designing electronically scanned antennas.
• Experience designing patches, metasurfaces, horns, or waveguides.
• Proficiency with HFSS, CST or FEKO.
• Proficiency with Python or MATLAB for system simulation.
• Familiarity with range testing and relevant test equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Research, simulate, design, optimize, test and calibrate new antenna technologies.
• Lead rapid deployment of these technologies in Meridian Space's LEO constellation program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate antennas into systems.

Kenntnisse

Electromagnetics

Microwave optics

Electronically scanned antennas

Patch antennas

Metasurfaces

Horn antennas

Waveguides

HFSS

CST

FEKO

Python

MATLAB

Range testing

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering (EM theory / microwave)

Tools

HFSS

CST

FEKO

Jobbeschreibung

• Experience developing shaped reflector antennas

Meridian is building a fundamentally new model for sovereign space infrastructure—delivering complete, owned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing these systems independently.

Backed by leading venture capital investors and engineering partners, we are rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of the satellites, ground systems, and network infrastructure that will power Meridian's next-generation constellations.

Joining Meridian means working at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious space programs underway today - designing and building constellations that will put sovereign connectivity within reach of nations and operators worldwide. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your work directly advances the design, development, and deployment of satellite constellations that governments and enterprises around the world will depend on for secure, resilient, and sovereign connectivity.

Your Mission On The Team

Your mission is to accelerate the development of the novel antenna technologies at the core of Meridian Space’s next-generation approach to LEO satellite communications. You will be responsible for research, simulation, design, optimization, testing, and calibration - leading to the rapid deployment these technologies in an operational satellite constellation.

Basic Qualifications

• At least5years of experience with a Bachelor’s, or aMaster’sdegree in an engineering discipline with an emphasis in electromagnetic theory and/or microwave circuits
• Good, intuitive understanding of electromagnetics and optics in microwave systems (refraction, diffraction, Huygen’s principle, etc.)
• Experience in designingelectronically scanned antennas
• Experience in the design of patches,metasurfaces,horns,waveguidesor similar compact antennas
• Expertisein electromagnetic simulation tools like HFSS, CST, or FEKO
• Application of system simulation tools like Python or MATLAB
• Familiarity with range testing and ability tooperaterelevant test equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to work in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developingreflectarrayortransmitarrayantennas
• Experience developing shaped reflector antennas
• Experience designing antennas for PCB manufacturability
• Broader experience of RF/microwave systems (particularly 10.7 GHz – 51.4 GHz)
• Experience with passive RFcomponentcharacterization
• Experience with near fieldantenna rangetesting
• Experience with advanced beamforming methods
• Experience using automation to conduct exploratory RF design analysis
• Experience with space-qualified systems

ITAR Requirements

Meridian is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR

• 120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.

Meridian is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.