Senior RF Antenna Test Engineer - Phased Array OTA

Intellian Technologies; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Possible annual bonus

Job summary

Intellian Technologies in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Antenna RF Test Engineer to drive the validation of next-generation Phased Array Flat-Panel Antennas. You will interpret complex measurement data, correlate with EM simulations, and guide calibration frameworks across CATR and Near-Field environments.

You will lead antenna characterization, perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with design and HW teams to ensure OTA throughput, mentor junior engineers, and help maintain multiple test

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or related field; MS/PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on RF/Antenna testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetics, antenna theory, and phased array principles.
• Expert-level proficiency with VNA/PNA, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Direct experience with CATR, near-field, or far-field anechoic chambers and calibration methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the characterization of Ku/Ka-band phased array antennas (gain, patterns, G/T, EIRP, beamforming).
• Perform root-cause analysis when measurements deviate from simulations (HFSS, CST).
• Support production fixture development for array calibration.
• Operate and optimize CATR and Near-Field Scanner systems and transform data to far-field.
• Collaborate with design, HW, and system teams to validate OTA throughput.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage test backlogs with PMs.

Skills

RF/Antenna testing

Electromagnetics

Antenna theory

Phased Array concepts

Data interpretation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

VNA/PNA

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

CATR

Near-Field Scanner

Job description

Intellian Technologies in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Antenna RF Test Engineer to drive the validation of next-generation Phased Array Flat-Panel Antennas. You will interpret complex measurement data, correlate with EM simulations, and guide calibration frameworks across CATR and Near-Field environments.

You will lead antenna characterization, perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with design and HW teams to ensure OTA throughput, mentor junior engineers, and help maintain multiple test