Senior Satellite Antenna Engineer (TS/SCI)

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is seeking an Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA to provide systems engineering support for satellite antennas and front-end electronics. The role focuses on design, simulation, manufacture, testing, and on-orbit calibration within a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications include a TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, and 8+ years of relevant experience in antenna design and RF systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with specialization in electromagnetics, RF systems, or antennas.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in antenna design, analysis, and testing.
• Experience with satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test.
• Proficiency with RF measurement equipment such as VNAs and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, wave propagation and RF circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform satellite antenna design, simulation, manufacture and test.
• Analyze antenna designs to evaluate gain, directivity, impedance and coverage.
• Review antenna and beamforming designs to meet mission requirements.
• Identify design changes to meet performance criteria when needed.
• Review RF and environmental test data for validation.
• Participate in on-orbit test and calibration of satellites.
• Conduct basic RF link calculations and assist with antenna manufacturing issues.

Skills

Satellite antenna design

RF/microwave theory

Electromagnetic simulation

RF measurement equipment

Antenna array design

EM tools

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (electromagnetics, RF, antennas)

MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics (electromagnetics, RF, antennas)

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Job description

FTS International, LLC is seeking an Antenna Engineer in Chantilly, VA to provide systems engineering support for satellite antennas and front-end electronics. The role focuses on design, simulation, manufacture, testing, and on-orbit calibration within a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications include a TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics, and 8+ years of relevant experience in antenna design and RF systems.