Senior RF & Antenna Engineer — Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work schedules

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation's Mission Payloads Division in Chantilly, VA seeks an RF and Antenna Engineer to advance satellite payloads and RF systems. You'll apply modeling, testing, and analysis to solve complex problems for national security programs and Space Force customers.

This on-site role requires a bachelor in EE, 8+ years (12+ for senior) and a TS/SCI clearance. You’ll use VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and RF design methods, mentor teammates, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience for Engineering Specialist.
• Strong understanding of RF design principles and electromagnetic theory.
• Familiarity with wireless links, link budgets, modulation, and frequency allocations.
• Proficiency with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME in antennas/antenna systems and RF components using modeling, prototyping, and measurements.
• Solve complex problems in communications, signals collection, and remote sensing.
• Conduct technical studies/analyses/experiments/simulations and document findings.
• Offer technical consultation to management, customers, and contractors; identify issues and propose actions.
• Lead cross-organizational teams and interface with customers and program offices.
• Represent the organization in technical meetings and symposia.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Skills

RF design principles

Signal propagation

Electromagnetic theory

Wireless link analysis

Technical writing

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation's Mission Payloads Division in Chantilly, VA seeks an RF and Antenna Engineer to advance satellite payloads and RF systems. You'll apply modeling, testing, and analysis to solve complex problems for national security programs and Space Force customers.

This on-site role requires a bachelor in EE, 8+ years (12+ for senior) and a TS/SCI clearance. You’ll use VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and RF design methods, mentor teammates, and travel up to 10%.