Principal Antenna Engineer
$200k/y-$280k/y
Intellian Technologiesa month ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Intellian Technologies is seeking a Principal Antenna Engineer to join their team in Rockville, MD. The role involves leading the design, development, and testing of innovative RF and antenna modules for SatCom phased array user terminals.
About the Role
As a Principal Antenna Engineer, you will manage the Antenna Engineering team, overseeing all aspects of antenna design and integration from concept through production. Your responsibilities include leading full-wave EM simulations, coordinating prototype development, and driving design verification testing (DVT) processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and provide expert engineering analysis for Electronically Steered Antennas (ESA).
About You
Required:
- MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with a focus on antenna research; Ph.D. preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in designing and developing SatCom antenna apertures, including phased array antennas.
- Strong knowledge of antenna design principles and microwave theory.
- Extensive experience with antenna design and simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or equivalent software.
- Proven experience operating RF test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and vector network analyzers.
- Leadership experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.
Preferred:
- Experience in the design and development of polarizers.
- Experience in designing advanced PCB-based radiators with wide-scan angles and low cross-polarization.
- Strong knowledge of commercial microwave PCB materials and processes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including flexible time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor contributions.
- Annual performance-based bonuses.
Intellian Technologies
True connectivity empowers everything! Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. We are driven by a passion for innovation and agile responsiveness to customer needs. As the crucial link between satellite networks and millions of people on Earth, Intellian’s leading technology and antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, organizations and communities. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality and a proven ability to deliver enables Intellian to invent for the future, creating mutual success for partners and customers as the world’s connectivity needs evolve.
Rockville, MD