RF/Microwave/Antenna Engineering

Antennas For Communications; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Antennas For Communications (AFC) is seeking applications for one full-time Engineer/Senior Engineer in the Electromagnetics Group at their facility in Ocala, Florida. The ideal candidate will hold a Graduate Degree in RF/Microwave/Antenna Engineering; Ph.D. is desirable but not required.

Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent resident and willing to reside in Ocala, FL. The role involves design and testing of microwave components, antennas, and radomes, with strong emphasis on network analysis

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in RF/Microwave/Antenna Engineering required; PhD desirable.
• US Citizen or USA Permanent Resident and willing to live in Ocala, FL.
• Experience in microwave components, antenna products, and radomes.

Responsibilities

• Design microwave components, antennas, and radomes.
• Apply microwave network analysis and antenna theory.
• Test antennas and radomes using waveguides and network analyzers.
• Support manufacturing/QC/CAD departments and drive product improvements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and adapt to a small business environment.

Skills

RF/Microwave/Antennas

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration in small business

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in RF/Microwave/Antenna Engineering

Tools

Matlab/Mathematica

EMPro

Microwave network analyzers

Anechoic chamber testing

Job description

Antennas For Communications (AFC) is seeking applications for one full-time Engineer/Senior Engineer position in Electromagnetics Group at their facility in Ocala, Florida.

Requirements

Applicant shall have a Graduate Degree in the field of RF/Microwave/Antenna Engineering. Ph.D in this field is desirable, but not required. He/she should be a United States Citizen/USA Permanent and should be willing to live in Ocala, Florida.

Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position should have design and practical experience in the area of:

• Microwave components, antenna products, and radomes
• In-depth understanding of microwave network analysis and antenna theory
• Microwave antenna/component testing, waveguides, and experience in using microwave network analyzers and other microwave measurement instruments
• Antenna and radome Design
• In-depth understanding of dielectric material properties and dielectric constant testing. Familiarity with composite materials is desirable.
• Good understanding of wave propagation and attenuation effects
• Familiarity with anechoic chambers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of scattering theory and S-parameter measurements. Understanding of space frame/sandwich radomes is preferred.
• Highly conversant with using Matlab/Mathematica as well as ability to understand and develop programming code.
• Familiarity with 3D EM analysis tools. Experience with EMPro is highly desirable.
• Technical support of manufacturing/QC/CAD department and continuous product improvement.
• Ability to communicate with the mechanical engineering
• Have social skills to be able to work in a Small Business environment
• Be able to clear background check with no prior convictions or arrests
• Past experience with any DoD projects is desirable