Senior RF Antenna Engineer — Beam Steering Satellites

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible PTO and paid holidays for exempt employees

Vacation and sick days for nonexempt employees

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company in Redmond seeks a Senior RF Antenna Engineer to advance next-generation satellite services. The ideal candidate will leverage metamaterial technology for efficient antenna designs, focusing on research and prototype development in collaboration with a multifaceted team. The position requires a strong background in antenna design, RF measurement, and programming, alongside a commitment to driving innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving field. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience with a Master's or 5+ with a Bachelor's.
• Experience in RF measurement techniques essential.
• Familiarity with metamaterial technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop electronic beam steering antenna concepts.
• Conduct analytical and full-wave analysis of antenna components.
• Develop prototypes in collaboration with engineers.
• Perform far-field and near-field measurements.

Skills

Design and hardware implementation of array antennas

Experience with electronically scanned antennas

RF measurement techniques

Using ANSYS HFSS for fullwave analysis

Scientific and numerical programming languages (Python, Matlab)

Communication and collaboration within a cross-functional team

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering or similar field with 3+ years of experience

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or similar field with 5+ years of experience

Job description

A leading satellite communications company in Redmond seeks a Senior RF Antenna Engineer to advance next-generation satellite services. The ideal candidate will leverage metamaterial technology for efficient antenna designs, focusing on research and prototype development in collaboration with a multifaceted team. The position requires a strong background in antenna design, RF measurement, and programming, alongside a commitment to driving innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving field. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.