Senior Space RF Engineer — Antenna & Link Analysis

Amentum; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division is seeking a qualified RF engineer to provide analysis, simulation, and development support for space‑rated RF communication systems supporting NASA missions. The role focuses on antenna and RF subsystem design, testing, and interoperability in multi‑system environments.

Requirements include an ABET‑accredited Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years in antenna/RF, US citizenship, and experience with HFSS, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and related tools.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years in antenna/RF systems design, test, and evaluation.
• Ph.D. with some experience; MS with 3+ years; BS with 5–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
• Participate in requirements and data reviews providing inputs and comments.
• Support test campaigns in internal and external laboratories.
• Support RF subsystem trade studies.
• Perform link margin analyses using various modulation protocols and environmental influences.
• Write or collaborate on communication system design and analyses reports.
• Create computational models of antennas, antenna systems, and spacecraft.
• Perform RF interference/radio frequency compatibility analyses.
• Provide procurement specifications for RF components and subsystems.

Skills

Visual Basic

MathCAD

MATLAB

LabVIEW

HFSS

GPS/GNSS

PNT waveform analyzers

Education

ABET accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Ph.D. with experience

MS with 3+ years

BS with 5–10 years

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

Job description

Amentum Space Exploration Division is seeking a qualified RF engineer to provide analysis, simulation, and development support for space‑rated RF communication systems supporting NASA missions. The role focuses on antenna and RF subsystem design, testing, and interoperability in multi‑system environments.

Requirements include an ABET‑accredited Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years in antenna/RF, US citizenship, and experience with HFSS, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and related tools.