Senior RF & Antenna Engineer - Space Systems Expert

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an RF and Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role focuses on supporting critical space programs and requires expertise in RF systems, antenna design, and communication technologies.

Successful candidates will engage in solving complex engineering challenges, provide subject matter expertise, and conduct detailed technical analyses and reporting. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and significant relevant experience are required. This position offers a competitive salary range of $129,000.00 - $249,600.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
• Familiarity with wireless communication links and modulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in antennas and RF systems.
• Solve challenges in communications and remote sensing.
• Conduct simulations and author technical reports.

Skills

RF design principles

Signal propagation

Electromagnetic field theory

Technical writing

Modeling/simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in related discipline

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an RF and Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA. This role focuses on supporting critical space programs and requires expertise in RF systems, antenna design, and communication technologies.

Successful candidates will engage in solving complex engineering challenges, provide subject matter expertise, and conduct detailed technical analyses and reporting. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and significant relevant experience are required. This position offers a competitive salary range of $129,000.00 - $249,600.00 annually.