1d ago
Sr. Antenna Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
$160k-$225k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and build antennas and RF systems for Starship vehicles, from UHF to Ka-band. You'll own communications from baseband through antenna, working across hardware and systems roles. This role includes support for orbital Starship and HLS lunar missions for NASA Artemis.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design antennas for communications and sensors in VHF through Ka-band
- Build and characterize antenna, feed, and front-end prototypes
- Develop measurement systems to support antenna design
- Analyze wireless systems including antenna isolation and propagation effects
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 5+ years of antenna design/build/test experience
- Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation tools
โจ Nice to Have
- Master's or PhD in electrical engineering with RF/antenna research
- Experience with anechoic/reverb chambers and near-field measurements
- Proficiency with HFSS, CST, or Savant EM simulation tools
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays
- ๐ฐ Stock options and long-term cash awards
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage
- ๐ถ Paid parental leave
- ๐ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 1 hour
- 3Onsite Interviewยท 4 hours
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Extended hours and weekends required
- ITAR restrictions require US citizenship or permanent residency
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