Staff Antenna Design Engineer Verified today
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and airborne platforms. The Skylark product line focuses on active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications, spanning high-power ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity.
The Role
You will be responsible for antenna designs from initial concept through requirements definition, topology selection, detailed design, analysis, optimization, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support. Work will span RF front-ends, beamformers, power dividers, and phased array antennas.
You will present engineering design review materials to customers and the executive team, and participate in proposal-writing efforts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Physics from an accredited institution
- Minimum 8 years of industry or university research experience in antenna design, analysis, optimization, fabrication, and test
- Phased array design and development
- Expert-level proficiency in 3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST or HFSS
- Strong experience with EDA tools such as Altium
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments: vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Antenna design in frequency bands above 20 GHz
- Aerospace electronics design, development, and qualification
- EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time employment offers include company stock options and benefits: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.