Remote RF & Antenna Engineer for Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Relocation assistance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an RF/Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA to advance antenna design and RF systems for national security space missions. The role focuses on electromagnetics, modeling, testing, and prototype development within MPD.

Requires a Master’s in EE/Physics, 0–1 year experience, and ability to obtain a security clearance. Strong collaboration and hands-on lab work are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in EE, Physics, or STEM; conferred within 12 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 0–1 year of industry work experience.
• Knowledge of EM theory, antenna design and RF concepts.
• Experience with EM simulation software (HFSS) and programming (MATLAB/Python).
• Ability to analyze requirements and document simulation/test results.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in electromagnetics, antennas, and RF systems.
• Perform antenna and RF modeling and simulations at component, subsystem and system levels.
• Utilize lab facilities including anechoic chamber, RF lab, HPC resources, for testing/prototyping.
• Hands-on experience implementing RF/antenna prototypes and field tests.
• Support evaluation and improvement of designs via test data analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and research studies.

Skills

EM theory

Antenna design

RF systems

Python

MATLAB

Education

Master’s degree in EE/Physics/STEM

GPA 3.0+

Tools

HFSS

MATLAB

Python

ADS

GRASP

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an RF/Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA to advance antenna design and RF systems for national security space missions. The role focuses on electromagnetics, modeling, testing, and prototype development within MPD.

Requires a Master’s in EE/Physics, 0–1 year experience, and ability to obtain a security clearance. Strong collaboration and hands-on lab work are essential.