Senior RF Antenna Engineer

kymetacorp; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kymeta is seeking a Senior RF Antenna Engineer to use metamaterial technology and develop next‑gen electronically steered flat-panel antennas. You will own projects from concept through hardware qualification and work with software, system, and mechanical engineers in a dynamic team at Kymeta.

The role emphasizes designing and validating electronically scanned antennas, conducting measurements, and delivering efficient, lighter, and cost-effective solutions compared with traditional satellite

Qualifications

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with array antennas and passive microwave devices in Ku/Ka bands.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop electronic beam steering antenna concepts.
• Perform analytical and full-wave analyses of antenna and waveguide components.
• Prototype and hardware development with mechanical/electrical/process engineers for small- and full-scale antennas.
• Collaborate with test engineers for comprehensive farfield and nearfield measurements.

Skills

Antenna arrays

Electronic beam steering

RF measurement

HFSS

Python

Matlab

Cross-functional teamwork

Near-field

Far-field

Education

Master's in EE

Bachelor's in EE

Tools

ANSYS HFSS (Tool)

Job description

Senior RF Antenna Engineer

Who We Are

Kymeta revolutionizes satellite communications through Intelligent Communications Platforms (ICPs). Our electronically steered flat panel antennas enable seamless communications on-the-move. Kymeta solutions serve government, military, maritime, transport, and public safety clients worldwide, providing uninterrupted connectivity and spatial intelligence anywhere, anytime. With over 150 patents, Kymeta is shaping the future of global communications. For more information, visit kymetacorp.com

What We Need

Kymeta is looking for a Senior RF Antenna Engineer who will use metamaterial technology to provide next generation satellite communications services using flat, thinner, lighter, and more efficient and less expensive solutions compared to traditional satellite antenna technologies. As a member of Kymeta’s research and antenna design team, a successful candidate will apply skills and experience in development of state of the art electronically scanned antennas. The candidate will accept ownership of assigned projects and apply initiative in developing solutions from conception through hardware qualification. The candidate will champion ideas in a multifunctional work environment, participate in development of design verification prototypes and collaborate with software, system and mechanical engineers. We are seeking creative, flexible individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and development of electronic beam steering antenna concepts
• Analytical and full-wave analysis of antenna and waveguide components
• Prototype and hardware development in collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers for small scale proof of concept and full-scale antenna prototypes
• Collaborate with test engineers to conduct comprehensive farfield and nearfield measurements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with design and hardware implementation of array antennas and passive microwave devices (e.g., hybrids, combiners, waveguides) in Ku and Ka bands
• Experience with electronically scanned antennas is a significant plus
• Solid background in RF measurement techniques including both near field and far field antenna measurements
• Experienced in using ANSYS HFSS for fullwave analysis
• Experienced in scientific and numerical programming languages such as Python and Matlab
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineers in a cross-functional team

EDUCATION

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Applied Physics, or similar degree field with 3+ years of industry experience
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Applied Physics, or similar degree field with 5+ years of industry experience

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $140k - $200k. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year

• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.