Description
antenna integration
em simulation
antenna design
link budget
test procedures
prototype testing
As an Antenna Design Engineer, you will design, simulate, and validate the radiating structures and arrays used in Array’s spaceborne radar payloads. Your work will involve developing antennas with high power density, precise pattern control, and stable performance across the environmental and packaging constraints of small satellites. You will take designs from concept through EM analysis, prototyping, and qualification, working closely with RF, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers. The antennas you develop will directly influence Array’s transmit power, imaging resolution, calibration stability, and overall radar system capability.
As part of our quickly growing engineering team, you will play a critical role in the design of the world’s most advanced radar satellite constellation—one that will significantly improve humanity’s ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand our changing planet.
- Support bring-up, integration, and verification of antennas in both development and flight environments
- Perform full EM simulations using tools such as HFSS, CST, and ADS
- Design, simulate, and optimize antennas including patch antennas, microstrip arrays, and phase arrays
- Define antenna requirements and interface with spacecraft and payload subsystems to ensure integration feasibility
- Collaborate with systems engineers to evaluate link budgets and overall system performance
- Develop manufacturing and test procedures in collaboration with production teams
- Prototype and test antenna systems in lab and field environments, including range and anechoic chamber testing
Requirements
phased array
phd
rf calibration
test equipment
hfss
sdr
Candidates can expect 2–4 weeks of interviews including Zoom and on-site technical discussions.
- Hands-on experience with phased array design and beamforming networks
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- US citizen or permanent resident (green card)
- Experience with RF system calibration and over-the-air (OTA) testing
- 3+ years of industry or research experience in antenna or RF systems engineering
- Proficiency in laboratory test equipment: vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- Familiarity with integration challenges including mechanical packaging, thermal constraints, and EMC/EMI
- Exposure to software-defined radios (SDRs) and digital beamforming techniques
- Experience with antenna design, simulation, and measurement tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB)
- Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and RF system design
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
- Experience designing and deploying antennas for LEO satellites or aerospace applications
- Knowledge of RF materials and manufacturing constraints for space-based systems
Benefits
Interview ProcessCandidates can expect 2–4 weeks of interviews including Zoom and on-site technical discussions.Why you should join Array LabsWe're solving one of the hardest sensing problems in the world—from space. Our team is mission-driven, highly technical, and deeply collaborative. If you're excited by building technology that can reshape how humanity understands our planet, we’d love to hear from you.
Training + Development
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