Space RF & Antenna Engineer — Innovate in Satellite Tech

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an RF/Antenna Engineer for the Digital Electronics and Electromagnetics Department in the Mission Payloads Division. The role is full-time at our Chantilly, VA office, focusing on antenna design, RF systems, and electromagnetics to support national space missions.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in EE/Physics, with 0–1 year of experience, and have familiarity with EM simulations and RF measurement tools; US citizenship for security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in EE, Physics, or STEM related discipline from anaccredited university, pursuing or conferring within 12 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, antenna design fundamentals, and principals of RF communication
• Project / academic experience with EM simulation software such as HFSS, engineering programing languages such as MATLAB or Python, and RF measurement equipment such as network analyzers, signal generators, or spectrum analyzers
• Ability to analyze requirements and document simulation/test results
• This position requires the ability to obtainand maintaina security clearance,which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in electromagnetics, antennas, and RF systems
• Perform antenna and RF modeling and simulations at component, subsystem and system level
• Utilize laboratory facilities including anechoic chamber, RF signals lab, HPC simulation resources, and remote testing vehicle for performance testing
• Gain hands‑on experience implementing RF and antenna prototypes, verifying simulating performance, and supporting prototype evaluation and field test work
• Support evaluation and improvement of antenna and RF system designs through test data analysis and simulation correlation
• Participate in cross-functional technical teams supporting customer programs and contractor design reviews in the areas of communications, signals collection, and remote sensing
• Initiate research and development studies designed to solve new technical problems and provide new technical solutions within area of expertise
• Adapt to changing industry trends and explore new concepts outside your comfort zone

Skills

EM theory

Antenna fundamentals

RF systems

Communication

Education

Master's degree in EE, Physics, or STEM related discipline

Minimum GPA 3.0

Tools

HFSS

MATLAB

Python

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an RF/Antenna Engineer for the Digital Electronics and Electromagnetics Department in the Mission Payloads Division. The role is full-time at our Chantilly, VA office, focusing on antenna design, RF systems, and electromagnetics to support national space missions.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in EE/Physics, with 0–1 year of experience, and have familiarity with EM simulations and RF measurement tools; US citizenship for security clearance is required.